Is Body Double scary?

MyCinema has not rated Body Double for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a crime, mystery, and thriller film. It is rated R in the United States.

Where can I watch Body Double in the US?

Body Double is free on The Roku Channel and Tubi TV and can be rented from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and 1 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

How long is Body Double?

Body Double runs 1 hour 54 minutes (114 minutes).

Is Body Double suitable for kids?

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

TMDB19841h 54mCrime / Mystery / Thriller

Body Double

Name: Body Double
Genre: Crime, Mystery, Thriller
Released: 1984-10-25
Duration: 114 min

You can't believe everything you see.

After losing an acting role and his girlfriend, Jake Scully finally catches a break: he gets offered a gig house-sitting in the Hollywood Hills. While peering through the beautiful home's telescope one night, he spies a gorgeous woman dancing in her window. But when he witnesses the girl's murder, it leads Scully through the netherworld of the adult entertainment industry on a search for answers—with porn actress Holly Body as his guide.

TMDB audience score

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Body Double at a glance

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Runtime

Standard length · 1h 54m

At 1h 54m it sits between 90 minutes and two hours.

Genres

Crime · Mystery · Thriller

TMDB files it under crime, mystery, and thriller.

US availability

2 free · 4 to rent · 4 to buy

Not listed on a subscription service. Free or ad-supported on The Roku Channel and Tubi TV. Listed to rent from 4 stores. Listed to buy from 4 stores.

TMDB audience score

6.7 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 972 votes, a positive audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

Why watch Body Double tonight

It is a regular evening's length at 1h 54m.
It is free to watch on The Roku Channel and Tubi TV in the US.
TMDB users rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 972 votes.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

How scary is Body Double?

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Questions about Body Double

Is Body Double scary?: MyCinema has not rated Body Double for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a crime, mystery, and thriller film. It is rated R in the United States.
Where can I watch Body Double in the US?: Body Double is free on The Roku Channel and Tubi TV and can be rented from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and 1 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is Body Double?: Body Double runs 1 hour 54 minutes (114 minutes).
Is Body Double suitable for kids?: Body Double is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.

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