Happy Death Day (2017)
A college student repeatedly relives her murder day, unraveling a darkly comic mystery with brisk, suspenseful twists.
Caught in a bizarre and terrifying time warp, college student Tree finds herself repeatedly reliving the day of her murder, ultimately realizing that she must identify the killer and the reason for her death before her chances of survival run out.
How intense is Happy Death Day?
Happy Death Day is properly scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is brisk, and it is a full-attention watch and a late-night trip. Rated PG-13.
What Happy Death Day feels like
- Tone
- suspensefuldarkly comicwhimsical
- Pace
- Brisk
- Best for
- Full attentionLate night
Where to stream Happy Death Day
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 13, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Happy Death Day for you?
Is Happy Death Day scary?
Yes, properly. Happy Death Day is scare level 2 of 3, the real thing without being an endurance test.
Is Happy Death Day gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Happy Death Day sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Happy Death Day OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 2, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Happy Death Day?
Happy Death Day runs 1h 37m.
Where can I stream Happy Death Day?
Happy Death Day is streaming on Max and Peacock.
Does Happy Death Day have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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