Is Body Snatchers scary?

MyCinema has not rated Body Snatchers for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a horror and science fiction film. It is rated R in the United States.

Where can I watch Body Snatchers in the US?

Body Snatchers streams on Criterion Channel and 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 Body Snatchers?

Body Snatchers runs 1 hour 27 minutes (87 minutes).

Is Body Snatchers suitable for kids?

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

TMDB19931h 27mHorror / Science Fiction

Body Snatchers

Name: Body Snatchers
Genre: Horror, Science Fiction
Released: 1993-06-09
Duration: 87 min

Imagine... you're gone and someone else is living inside your body.

When Environmental Protection Agency inspector Steve Malone travels to a remote military base in order to check for toxic materials, he brings his family along for the ride. After arriving at the base, his teenage daughter Marti befriends Jean Platt, daughter of the base's commander, General Platt. When people at the base begin acting strangely, Marti becomes convinced that they are slowly being replaced by plant-like aliens.

TMDB audience score

Based on 506 votes

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Body Snatchers at a glance

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Runtime

Short watch · 1h 27m

At 1h 27m it runs under 90 minutes.

More horror under 90 minutes

Genres

Horror · Science Fiction

TMDB files it under horror and science fiction.

US availability

1 subscription · 5 to rent · 5 to buy

Included with 1 subscription service: Criterion Channel. Listed to rent from 5 stores. Listed to buy from 5 stores.

TMDB audience score

6.2 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 506 votes, a positive audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

Why watch Body Snatchers tonight

It is a short one: 1h 27m, so it fits a late start.
It is included with Criterion Channel in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
TMDB users rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 506 votes.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about Body Snatchers

Is Body Snatchers scary?: MyCinema has not rated Body Snatchers for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a horror and science fiction film. It is rated R in the United States.
Where can I watch Body Snatchers in the US?: Body Snatchers streams on Criterion Channel and 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 Body Snatchers?: Body Snatchers runs 1 hour 27 minutes (87 minutes).
Is Body Snatchers suitable for kids?: Body Snatchers 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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