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

Where can I watch Blackmail in the US?

Blackmail streams on Amazon Prime Video, Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and 2 more, is free on JustWatch TV, Kanopy, FlixHouse, and 8 more, and can be rented from Amazon Video in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

How long is Blackmail?

Blackmail runs 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).

Is Blackmail suitable for kids?

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

TMDB19291h 26mDrama / Thriller / Crime

Blackmail

Name: Blackmail
Genre: Drama, Thriller, Crime
Released: 1929-07-28
Duration: 86 min

A romance of Scotland Yard

London, 1929. Frank Webber, a very busy Scotland Yard detective, seems to be more interested in his work than in Alice White, his girlfriend. Feeling herself ignored, Alice agrees to go out with an elegant and well-mannered artist who invites her to visit his fancy apartment.

TMDB audience score

Based on 293 votes

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Availability in the US

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Blackmail 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 26m

At 1h 26m it runs under 90 minutes.

More horror under 90 minutes

Genres

Drama · Thriller · Crime

TMDB files it under drama, thriller, and crime.

US availability

5 subscriptions · 11 free · 1 to rent · 1 to buy

Included with 5 subscription services: Amazon Prime Video, Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and 2 more. Free or ad-supported on JustWatch TV, Kanopy, FlixHouse, and 8 more. Listed to rent from 1 store. Listed to buy from 1 store.

TMDB audience score

6.5 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 293 votes, a positive audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

Why watch Blackmail tonight

It is a short one: 1h 26m, so it fits a late start.
It is included with Amazon Prime Video, Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and 2 more in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
TMDB users rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 293 votes.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about Blackmail

Is Blackmail scary?: MyCinema has not rated Blackmail for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a drama, thriller, and crime film. It is rated NR in the United States.
Where can I watch Blackmail in the US?: Blackmail streams on Amazon Prime Video, Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and 2 more, is free on JustWatch TV, Kanopy, FlixHouse, and 8 more, and can be rented from Amazon Video in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is Blackmail?: Blackmail runs 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).
Is Blackmail suitable for kids?: Blackmail is rated NR in the United States. Check the rating's own guidance before showing it to children.