Halloween
1979, English. Directed by John Carpenter.
The night he came home!
Fifteen years after murdering his sister on Halloween Night 1963, Michael Myers escapes from a mental hospital and returns to the small town of Haddonfield, Illinois to kill again.
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- A
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Worth the Hype
Clear your evening for this.
7.6/10 from 6,496 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Halloween
Halloween isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it online.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 10 December 1979
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- John Carpenter, Debra Hill
- Budget
- $325K
- Box office
- $70M
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Halloween: quick answers
Is Halloween worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.6/10 from 6,496 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Halloween?
Halloween runs 91 minutes (1h 31m).
Does Halloween have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Halloween. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Halloween parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Halloween is rated A in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Halloween on?
Halloween isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it online. (Checked 2 November 2026.)
What movies are like Halloween?
If you liked Halloween, try Halloween Ends, Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers, Halloween II.
Who directed Halloween?
Halloween (1979) was directed by John Carpenter and stars Donald Pleasence, Jamie Lee Curtis, Nancy Kyes.