Is Act of Violence scary?

MyCinema has not rated Act of Violence for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a thriller and drama film. It is rated NR in the United States.

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Act of Violence streams on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

How long is Act of Violence?

Act of Violence runs 1 hour 22 minutes (82 minutes).

Is Act of Violence suitable for kids?

Act of Violence is rated NR in the United States. Check the rating's own guidance before showing it to children.

TMDB19491h 22mThriller / Drama

Act of Violence

Name: Act of Violence
Genre: Thriller, Drama
Released: 1949-01-22
Duration: 82 min

The manhunt no woman could stop!

A former prisoner of war, Frank Enley is hailed as a hero in his California town. However, Frank has a shameful secret that comes back to haunt him when fellow survivor Joe Parkson emerges, intent on making Frank pay for his past deeds.

TMDB audience score

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Act of Violence at a glance

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Runtime

Short watch · 1h 22m

At 1h 22m it runs under 90 minutes.

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Genres

Thriller · Drama

TMDB files it under thriller and drama.

US availability

2 subscriptions

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TMDB audience score

6.9 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 109 votes, a positive audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

Why watch Act of Violence tonight

It is a short one: 1h 22m, so it fits a late start.
It is included with HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
TMDB users rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 109 votes.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about Act of Violence

Is Act of Violence scary?: MyCinema has not rated Act of Violence for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a thriller and drama film. It is rated NR in the United States.
Where can I watch Act of Violence in the US?: Act of Violence streams on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is Act of Violence?: Act of Violence runs 1 hour 22 minutes (82 minutes).
Is Act of Violence suitable for kids?: Act of Violence is rated NR in the United States. Check the rating's own guidance before showing it to children.

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