Tucker and Dale vs. Evil (2010)
Kernel Score: 84% · 3,065 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Comedy, Horror
Released: 2010-01-22
Runtime: 89 minutes
Is Tucker and Dale vs. Evil worth watching?
Worth watching. Two harmless hillbillies are mistaken for killers by panicky college kids. It's a funny, smart slasher flip with a likeable pair of leads, and it's gory but good-natured.
Watch it if you
- like horror comedies that flip the genre
- enjoy gory slapstick
Skip it if you
- dislike gore even when it's funny
- want actual scares
Best for: Friends movie night
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch Tucker and Dale vs. Evil
- Stream: Peacock
- Free with ads: Kanopy, Hoopla, Philo, The Roku Channel, Fandango at Home
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
Overview
Two hillbillies are suspected of being killers by a group of paranoid college kids camping near the duo's West Virginian cabin. As the body count climbs, so does the fear and confusion as the college kids try to seek revenge against the pair.
Tucker and Dale vs. Evil parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that Tucker and Dale vs. Evil is an R-rated horror comedy with graphic, gory accidental deaths played for laughs.
- Violence & scariness: Strong — Contains frequent gory, graphic accidental deaths, though played for dark comedic effect.
- Language: Moderate — Contains strong profanity throughout.
- Drinking, drugs & smoking: Some — Features some drinking among the characters.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like Tucker and Dale vs. Evil
If you liked Tucker and Dale vs. Evil, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- Shaun of the Dead (2004) — 85%: Another sharp British horror comedy with great leads
- Zombieland (2009) — 83%: Funny zombie road trip
- What We Do in the Shadows (2014) — 87%: Mockumentary comedy about vampire flatmates
- Evil Dead II (1987) — 84%: Slapstick horror with chaotic energy
- Braindead (1992) — 85%: Extremely gory, slapstick horror comedy
- An American Werewolf in London (1981) — 83%: Classic horror comedy with real scares
Director
Eli Craig
Cast
- Tyler Labine as Dale
- Alan Tudyk as Tucker
- Katrina Bowden as Allison
- Jesse Moss as Chad
- Philip Granger as Sheriff
- Brandon Jay McLaren as Jason
- Christie Laing as Naomi
- Chelan Simmons as Chloe
- Travis Nelson as Chuck
- Alex Arsenault as Todd
Tucker and Dale vs. Evil FAQ
Is Tucker and Dale vs. Evil worth watching?
Worth watching. Two harmless hillbillies are mistaken for killers by panicky college kids. It's a funny, smart slasher flip with a likeable pair of leads, and it's gory but good-natured.
Where can I watch Tucker and Dale vs. Evil?
In the US you can stream Tucker and Dale vs. Evil on Peacock, watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, Philo, The Roku Channel and Fandango at Home and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Tucker and Dale vs. Evil OK for kids?
Tucker and Dale vs. Evil is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that Tucker and Dale vs. Evil is an R-rated horror comedy with graphic, gory accidental deaths played for laughs.
What movies are like Tucker and Dale vs. Evil?
If you liked Tucker and Dale vs. Evil, try Shaun of the Dead, Zombieland, What We Do in the Shadows and Evil Dead II.