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Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan

“New York has a new problem.”

★ 4.9(1,229)19891h 40m

Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and FOD in Japan. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 24 July 2026.

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Director: Rob Hedden
Release date: 1989-07-28
Runtime: 1h 40m
Language: English
Box office: $14,343,976
Budget: $5,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Paramount Pictures
Part of: Friday the 13th Collection

Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan — trailer

About Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan

Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan is a 1989 movie in the Horror and Thriller genres, directed by Rob Hedden, starring Jensen Daggett, Sharlene Martin and Scott Reeves. It has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes. It holds an average rating of 4.9/10 from 1,229 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Jason ships out aboard a teen-filled "love boat" bound for New York, which he soon transforms into the ultimate voyage of the damned.

Cast

Jensen Daggett

Rennie Wickham

Sharlene Martin

Tamara Mason

Scott Reeves

Sean Robertson

Tiffany Paulsen

Suzi Donaldson

Alex Diakun

Deck Hand

Amber Pawlick

Rennie Wickham (young)

Kane Hodder

Jason Voorhees

Kelly Hu

Eva Watanabe

Todd Caldecott

Jim Miller

Peter Mark Richman

Charles McCulloch

Barbara Bingham

Colleen Van Deusen

Warren Munson

Admiral Robertson

Themes & keywords

maskhigh schoolnew york citynew jerseysadismpsychopathboatseweragetimes squaresequelwoodsslaughterserial killerslasherseries of murders

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan in Japan?+

In Japan, Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and FOD. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan on Netflix?+

Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan is not on Netflix in Japan right now.

How long is Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan?+

Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).

Who stars in Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan?+

Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan stars Jensen Daggett, Sharlene Martin, Scott Reeves, Tiffany Paulsen and Alex Diakun.

When did Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan come out?+

Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan is a 1989 movie directed by Rob Hedden.

What genre is Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan?+

Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan is Horror and Thriller film.

Who directed Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan?+

Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan was directed by Rob Hedden.