By Morfeli Data Desk (AI-assisted, data-checked) · Published: November 14, 2026 · Last updated: November 14, 2026 · 6 min read
The 2023 horror-thriller Five Nights at Freddy's receives mixed critical reception alongside a strong audience approval rating on TMDB.
Five Nights at Freddy's is a horror-thriller released in 2023 with a 110-minute runtime. It holds a 7.3 score on TMDB, a 5.4 on IMDb, and a 33% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
Review roundup, not a personal review. Scores and audience reviews were checked on November 14, 2026. Spoiler-free.
- TMDB audience score: 7.3/10 (5285 votes)
- IMDb: 5.4/10 (144,189 votes)
- Rotten Tomatoes: 33%
- Metacritic: 33/100
- Runtime: 1 h 50 min (110 minutes)
- Budget and revenue (TMDB): $20,000,000 budget, $298,267,333 revenue (14.9x)
- Rank among 2023 releases: about #29 of 156
Five Nights at Freddy's Trailer
Official trailer via YouTube. Watch on YouTube
How Five Nights at Freddy's Stacks Up
- Among the 156 English-language movies released in 2023 with at least 500 TMDB votes, Five Nights at Freddy's ranks about #29 by audience score, roughly the top 19 percent.
- Within horror alone, it ranks about #1 of 25 in the same group.
The film ranks in the top 19 percent of 2023 releases on TMDB and is the highest-rated horror movie among the assessed group. Despite high audience engagement, critics and IMDb users provided significantly lower scores. These figures reflect a sharp divide between general viewer interest and professional critical assessment.
Critics vs Audiences
- IMDb 5.4/10 equals 54 on a 100-point scale, while Metacritic is 33/100, a gap of 21 points in favor of audiences.
- Rotten Tomatoes shows 33% positive critic reviews, compared with an IMDb audience rating of 5.4/10.
- TMDB audiences give it 7.3/10 across 5285 votes.
Different sites measure different things. IMDb and TMDB scores average votes from registered users. The Rotten Tomatoes percentage is the share of critic reviews counted as positive, not an average grade. Metacritic converts reviews into a weighted average out of 100. A title can score high on one and lower on another, so look at all of them together.
What Reviewers Are Saying
This section is based on 8 recent audience reviews posted on TMDB, which rate it 7.4/10 on average (6 positive, 2 mixed, 0 negative among 8 rated reviews). It is a small sample and not the whole audience.
What reviewers praise
- Several TMDB reviewers noted the animatronic suits look phenomenal and praise the production design.
- Some reviewers stated the movie successfully nailed that unsettling feeling throughout the story.
What reviewers criticize
- Several TMDB reviewers expressed a wish that the film had a little bit more blood.
- Some reviewers felt more could have been done with the mascots via the animatronics.
The reviews behind this summary
| Posted | Rating | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-10 | 7/10 | Read the full review on TMDB |
| 2023-11 | 5/10 | Read the full review on TMDB |
| 2024-01 | 10/10 | Read the full review on TMDB |
| 2024-01 | 10/10 | Read the full review on TMDB |
| 2024-02 | 7/10 | Read the full review on TMDB |
| 2024-02 | 7/10 | Read the full review on TMDB |
What Is Five Nights at Freddy's About? (Spoiler-Free)
A struggling young man named Mike accepts a security guard position at the abandoned Freddy Fazbear's Pizzeria. He soon discovers that the restaurant hides unsettling secrets.
Five Nights at Freddy's at a Glance
| Release date | 2023-10-25 |
|---|---|
| Genres | Horror, Thriller |
| Runtime | 1 h 50 min (110 minutes) |
| Directed by | Emma Tammi |
| Written by | Emma Tammi, Seth Cuddeback, Scott Cawthon |
| Top cast | Josh Hutcherson, Piper Rubio, Elizabeth Lail, Matthew Lillard |
| US rating | PG-13 |
| Production | Blumhouse Productions, Scott Cawthon Productions |
| Franchise | Five Nights at Freddy's Collection |
| More details | IMDb page · TMDB page |
Cast and Characters
- Josh Hutcherson as Mike
- Piper Rubio as Abby
- Elizabeth Lail as Vanessa
- Matthew Lillard as Steve Raglan / William Afton
- Mary Stuart Masterson as Aunt Jane
- Kat Conner Sterling as Max
- David Lind as Jeff
- Christian Stokes as Hank
Behind the Camera
| Music by | Andrew Grush, Taylor Stewart |
|---|---|
| Cinematography | Lyn Moncrief |
| Editing | Andrew Wesman, William Paley |
| Producers | Marc Mostman, Ryan Turek, Scott Cawthon, Russell Binder |
The Cast and Crew’s Track Record
Director Emma Tammi led a cast whose recent projects generally hold solid average scores. Josh Hutcherson, Piper Rubio, and Elizabeth Lail maintain TMDB project averages ranging between 6.7 and 7.0.
Other recent work from the lead cast of Five Nights at Freddy's (since 2020):
| Actor | Recent project | Type | Role | TMDB score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Hutcherson avg 7.0/10 | The Beekeeper (2024) | Movie | Derek Danforth | 7.3/10 |
| The Studio (2025) | TV | Josh Hutcherson | 7.8/10 | |
| Five Nights at Freddy's 2 (2025) | Movie | Mike | 6.6/10 | |
| 57 Seconds (2023) | Movie | Franklin Fox | 6.2/10 | |
| Piper Rubio avg 6.7/10 | Five Nights at Freddy's 2 (2025) | Movie | Abby | 6.6/10 |
| Unstable (2023) | TV | Sophia | 6.8/10 | |
| Elizabeth Lail avg 6.8/10 | Elsbeth (2024) | TV | Quinn Powers | 6.7/10 |
| Five Nights at Freddy's 2 (2025) | Movie | Vanessa | 6.6/10 | |
| Gossip Girl (2021) | TV | Lola Morgan | 7.3/10 |
Where It Fits in the Five Nights at Freddy's Collection
| Film | Released | TMDB score |
|---|---|---|
| Five Nights at Freddy's | Oct 25, 2023 | 7.3/10 |
| Five Nights at Freddy's 2 | Dec 3, 2025 | 6.6/10 |
Budget and Box Office
TMDB lists a production budget of $20,000,000 and worldwide revenue of $298,267,333, about 14.9 times the budget. These figures are as reported on TMDB and may be incomplete or not adjusted for marketing costs.
Release Timeline (US)
| Release | Date |
|---|---|
| Digital release | Oct 26, 2023 |
| Theatrical release | Oct 27, 2023 |
| Digital release | Nov 28, 2023 |
| Physical release | Dec 12, 2023 |
| Limited theatrical release | Oct 30, 2024 |
| TV release | Apr 26, 2025 |
Where to Watch (US)
| Streaming | Peacock Premium, YouTube TV, Peacock Premium Plus |
|---|---|
| Rent | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, FlixFling, Spectrum On Demand |
| Buy | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home |
Availability data from TMDB (provided by JustWatch), checked November 14, 2026. It changes often.
The Bottom Line
Five Nights at Freddy's is a PG-13 supernatural horror film based on a video game. It delivers a 110-minute experience that polarizes audience and critical groups.
It may suit you if:
- Fans of the video game franchise.
- Viewers seeking unsettling atmosphere and creature-based horror.
You might skip it if:
- Viewers seeking high gore content.
- Those looking for highly-rated critical cinema.
Movies Like Five Nights at Freddy's
| Title | TMDB score | About |
|---|---|---|
| Five Nights at Freddy's 2 (2025) | 6.6/10 | One year since the supernatural nightmare at Freddy Fazbear's Pizza, the stories about what transpired there have been twisted into a campy local… |
| Barbarian (2022) | 6.9/10 | In town for a job interview, a young woman arrives at her Airbnb late at night only to find that it has been mistakenly double-booked and a strange… |
| Cucuy: The Boogeyman (2018) | 6.5/10 | When children start disappearing, a rebellious teen under house arrest starts to suspect that a legendary evil, a boogeyman known as the Cucuy, might… |
| Please Don't Feed the Children (2025) | 6.1/10 | After a viral outbreak ravaged the country’s adult population, a group of orphans heads south in search of a new life, only to find themselves at the… |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IMDb rating of Five Nights at Freddy's?
On November 14, 2026 the IMDb rating was 5.4/10 from 144,189 votes. It changes as people vote.
What is the Rotten Tomatoes score of Five Nights at Freddy's?
Rotten Tomatoes listed 33% positive critic reviews on November 14, 2026.
Is Five Nights at Freddy's one of the best-rated 2023 movies?
By TMDB audience score it ranks about #29 of 156 English-language titles with at least 500 votes, as of November 14, 2026.
How long is Five Nights at Freddy's?
Five Nights at Freddy's runs 1 h 50 min (110 minutes), according to TMDB.
Who stars in Five Nights at Freddy's?
Josh Hutcherson, Piper Rubio, Elizabeth Lail, Matthew Lillard, Mary Stuart Masterson.
Data checked on November 14, 2026. Movie and TV data from TMDB. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Ratings via OMDb (IMDb, Rotten Tomatoes, Metacritic) where shown. Audience reviews belong to their authors on TMDB. Scores change over time; check the source for the latest numbers.
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