---
title: "Five Nights at Freddy's"
year: 2023
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/five-nights-at-freddy-s-2023"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 507089
imdb_id: "tt4589218"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 110
community_rating: 7.3
vote_count: 5094
content_rating: "PG-13"
---

# Five Nights at Freddy's (2023) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/five-nights-at-freddy-s-2023

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The film is a horror and thriller movie released in 2023. It is a PG-13 rated movie that premiered in the United States on October 27, 2023. The movie is about a young man who takes a position as a night security guard at an abandoned theme restaurant. He soon discovers that the restaurant is not as it seems, but the specific nature of this discovery is not specified in the provided information. The film is now streaming and its trailer is available for viewing.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A desperate security guard faces terrifying animatronic nightmares at an abandoned pizzeria."

### Why Watch
- Atmospheric horror with strong supernatural elements
- Lead performance grounds the supernatural tension

### Caveats & Content Note
- Pacing may feel slow to some viewers
- Horror leans more on atmosphere than jump scares
- Tone & Suitability: Suitable for teens and adults who enjoy horror with psychological tension.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: eerie, suspenseful, dark, mysterious, intense

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Peacock Premium, YouTube TV, Peacock Premium Plus | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Emma Tammi
- **Networks / Studios**: Blumhouse Productions, Scott Cawthon Productions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **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*
- **Joseph Poliquin** as *Carl*
- **Grant Feely** as *Ghost Kid (Blonde Boy)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Is this film based on the video games?
Yes, it is based on the Five Nights at Freddy's video game series created by Scott Cawthon.

### Q: Who stars in the movie?
Josh Hutcherson stars as the main character, Mike, a troubled young security guard.

### Q: What is the movie about?
It follows a man who takes a night security job at an abandoned pizzeria, only to encounter something sinister.

### Q: Is it a scary movie?
Yes, it is a horror film with eerie and suspenseful elements throughout.

### Q: Who directed Five Nights at Freddy's?
The film was directed by Emma Tammi.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Five Nights at Freddy's — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/507089)
- [Five Nights at Freddy's 2 på Steam](http://store.steampowered.com/app/332800?l=danish)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*