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MyCinema has not rated 8 Million Ways to Die for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a thriller, crime, and mystery film. It is rated R in the United States.

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8 Million Ways to Die streams on MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel and Howdy Amazon Channel and is free on Fawesome, The CW, and Tubi TV in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

How long is 8 Million Ways to Die?

8 Million Ways to Die runs 1 hour 55 minutes (115 minutes).

Is 8 Million Ways to Die suitable for kids?

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

TMDB19861h 55mThriller / Crime / Mystery / Action / Drama

8 Million Ways to Die

Name: 8 Million Ways to Die
Genre: Thriller, Crime, Mystery, Action, Drama
Released: 1986-04-25
Duration: 115 min

Death comes to all except those who deserve it most.

Scudder is a detective with the Sheriff's Department who is forced to shoot a violent suspect during a narcotics raid. The ensuing psychological aftermath of this shooting worsens his drinking problem and this alcoholism causes him to lose his job, as well as his marriage.

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Availability in the US

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Runtime

Standard length · 1h 55m

At 1h 55m it sits between 90 minutes and two hours.

Genres

Thriller · Crime · Mystery · Action · Drama

TMDB files it under thriller, crime, mystery, action, and drama.

US availability

2 subscriptions · 3 free

Included with 2 subscription services: MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel and Howdy Amazon Channel. Free or ad-supported on Fawesome, The CW, and Tubi TV.

TMDB audience score

5.5 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 5.5 out of 10 across 151 votes, a mixed audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

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Questions about 8 Million Ways to Die

Is 8 Million Ways to Die scary?: MyCinema has not rated 8 Million Ways to Die for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a thriller, crime, and mystery film. It is rated R in the United States.
Where can I watch 8 Million Ways to Die in the US?: 8 Million Ways to Die streams on MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel and Howdy Amazon Channel and is free on Fawesome, The CW, and Tubi TV in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is 8 Million Ways to Die?: 8 Million Ways to Die runs 1 hour 55 minutes (115 minutes).
Is 8 Million Ways to Die suitable for kids?: 8 Million Ways to Die is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.