Is Better Watch Out scary?

MyCinema has not rated Better Watch Out for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a horror, thriller, and comedy film. It is rated R in the United States.

Where can I watch Better Watch Out in the US?

Better Watch Out streams on Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium, Philo, and 7 more, is free on Kanopy, Fawesome, Bloodstream, and 7 more, and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 3 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

How long is Better Watch Out?

Better Watch Out runs 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).

Is Better Watch Out suitable for kids?

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

TMDB20171h 29mHorror / Thriller / Comedy

Better Watch Out

Name: Better Watch Out
Genre: Horror, Thriller, Comedy
Released: 2017-10-06
Duration: 89 min

You might be home but you're not alone.

On a quiet suburban street tucked within a 'safe neighborhood', a babysitter must defend a twelve-year-old boy from strangers breaking into the house, only to discover that this is far from a normal home invasion.

TMDB audience score

Based on 1,702 votes

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Availability in the US

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Better Watch Out 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 29m

At 1h 29m it runs under 90 minutes.

More horror under 90 minutes

Genres

Horror · Thriller · Comedy

TMDB files it under horror, thriller, and comedy.

US availability

10 subscriptions · 10 free · 6 to rent · 5 to buy

Included with 10 subscription services: Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium, Philo, and 7 more. Free or ad-supported on Kanopy, Fawesome, Bloodstream, and 7 more. Listed to rent from 6 stores. Listed to buy from 5 stores.

TMDB audience score

6.6 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 1,702 votes, a positive audience score. That is a large sample of voters.

Why watch Better Watch Out tonight

It is a short one: 1h 29m, so it fits a late start.
It is included with Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium, Philo, and 7 more in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
TMDB users rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 1,702 votes.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about Better Watch Out

Is Better Watch Out scary?: MyCinema has not rated Better Watch Out for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a horror, thriller, and comedy film. It is rated R in the United States.
Where can I watch Better Watch Out in the US?: Better Watch Out streams on Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium, Philo, and 7 more, is free on Kanopy, Fawesome, Bloodstream, and 7 more, and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 3 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is Better Watch Out?: Better Watch Out runs 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).
Is Better Watch Out suitable for kids?: Better Watch Out is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.