Is Bad Times at the El Royale scary?

MyCinema has not rated Bad Times at the El Royale for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a thriller, mystery, and crime film. It is rated R in the United States.

Where can I watch Bad Times at the El Royale in the US?

Bad Times at the El Royale can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

How long is Bad Times at the El Royale?

Bad Times at the El Royale runs 2 hours 21 minutes (141 minutes).

Is Bad Times at the El Royale suitable for kids?

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

TMDB20182h 21mThriller / Mystery / Crime / Drama

Bad Times at the El Royale

Name: Bad Times at the El Royale
Genre: Thriller, Mystery, Crime, Drama
Released: 2018-10-04
Duration: 141 min

Seven strangers. Seven secrets. All roads lead here.

Lake Tahoe, 1969. Seven strangers, each one with a secret to bury, meet at El Royale, a decadent motel with a dark past. In the course of a fateful night, everyone will have one last shot at redemption.

TMDB audience score

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Availability in the US

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Bad Times at the El Royale at a glance

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Runtime

Long watch · 2h 21m

At 2h 21m it runs over two hours.

Genres

Thriller · Mystery · Crime · Drama

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

US availability

5 to rent · 5 to buy

Not listed on a subscription service. Listed to rent from 5 stores. Listed to buy from 5 stores.

TMDB audience score

6.8 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 4,002 votes, a positive audience score. That is a large sample of voters.

Why watch Bad Times at the El Royale tonight

It needs the whole evening: 2h 21m.
It can be rented tonight from 5 US stores.
TMDB users rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 4,002 votes.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about Bad Times at the El Royale

Is Bad Times at the El Royale scary?: MyCinema has not rated Bad Times at the El Royale for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a thriller, mystery, and crime film. It is rated R in the United States.
Where can I watch Bad Times at the El Royale in the US?: Bad Times at the El Royale can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is Bad Times at the El Royale?: Bad Times at the El Royale runs 2 hours 21 minutes (141 minutes).
Is Bad Times at the El Royale suitable for kids?: Bad Times at the El Royale is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.