MyCinema has not rated 51 for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a science fiction and horror film. It is rated R in the United States.

Where can I watch 51 in the US?

51 is free on Kanopy, Hoopla, Philo, and 1 more and can be rented from Amazon Video, YouTube, and Fandango At Home in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

51 runs 1 hour 27 minutes (87 minutes).

Is 51 suitable for kids?

51 is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.

TMDB20111h 27mScience Fiction / Horror

51

Name: 51
Genre: Science Fiction, Horror
Released: 2011-02-26
Duration: 87 min

Welcome to the Future

Due to political pressure from the American public, the Air Force has decided to allow two well-known reporters limited access to the most secretive base on the planet. But when one of the base’s “long-term visitors” exploits this unprecedented visit as a chance to liberate himself and his fellow alien captives, Area 51 turns from a secure government base to a horrifying destination of terror.

TMDB audience score

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51 at a glance

Worked out from the film's TMDB record and its United States provider listings. These are facts about the data, not a review.

Runtime

Short watch · 1h 27m

At 1h 27m it runs under 90 minutes.

More horror under 90 minutes

Genres

Science Fiction · Horror

TMDB files it under science fiction and horror.

US availability

4 free · 3 to rent · 3 to buy

Not listed on a subscription service. Free or ad-supported on Kanopy, Hoopla, Philo, and 1 more. Listed to rent from 3 stores. Listed to buy from 3 stores.

TMDB audience score

4.2 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 4.2 out of 10 across 120 votes, a low audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

Why watch 51 tonight

It is a short one: 1h 27m, so it fits a late start.
It is free to watch on Kanopy, Hoopla, Philo, and 1 more in the US.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

How scary is 51?

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Questions about 51

Is 51 scary?: MyCinema has not rated 51 for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a science fiction and horror film. It is rated R in the United States.
Where can I watch 51 in the US?: 51 is free on Kanopy, Hoopla, Philo, and 1 more and can be rented from Amazon Video, YouTube, and Fandango At Home in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is 51?: 51 runs 1 hour 27 minutes (87 minutes).
Is 51 suitable for kids?: 51 is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.

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