April Fool's Day
1986, English. Directed by Fred Walton.
Guess who's going to be the life of the party?
On April Fool's Day weekend, a group of college friends gather together at a secluded island mansion to celebrate their final year of school, where they soon become prey for an unseen murderer.
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
Start now and it ends at ….
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.0/10 from 406 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch April Fool's Day
April Fool's Day isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online.
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Cast & crew
- Fred WaltonDirector
- Amy SteelKit Graham
- Ken OlandtRob Ferris
- Deborah ForemanMuffy / Buffy St. John
- Deborah GoodrichNikki Beshears
- Clayton RohnerChaz Vyshinski
- Thomas F. WilsonArch Cummings
- Jay BakerHarvey 'Hal' Edison
- Leah PinsentNan Youngblood
- Griffin O'NealSkip St. John
- Tom HeatonConstable Potter / Uncle Frank
- Lloyd BerryFerryman
- Pat BarlowClara
Details
- Released
- 27 March 1986
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Danilo Bach
- Budget
- $5M
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April Fool's Day: quick answers
Is April Fool's Day worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.0/10 from 406 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is April Fool's Day?
April Fool's Day runs 89 minutes (1h 29m).
Does April Fool's Day have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for April Fool's Day. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
April Fool's Day parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
April Fool's Day is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is April Fool's Day on?
April Fool's Day isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like April Fool's Day?
If you liked April Fool's Day, try The Dorm That Dripped Blood, Sweet Sixteen, Happy Birthday to Me.
Who directed April Fool's Day?
April Fool's Day (1986) was directed by Fred Walton and stars Amy Steel, Ken Olandt, Deborah Foreman.