Is Bubba Ho-tep scary?

MyCinema has not rated Bubba Ho-tep for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a comedy, horror, and thriller film. It is rated R in the United States.

Where can I watch Bubba Ho-tep in the US?

Bubba Ho-tep can be rented from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

How long is Bubba Ho-tep?

Bubba Ho-tep runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).

Is Bubba Ho-tep suitable for kids?

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

TMDB20021h 32mComedy / Horror / Thriller / Mystery / Fantasy

Bubba Ho-tep

Name: Bubba Ho-tep
Genre: Comedy, Horror, Thriller, Mystery, Fantasy
Released: 2002-06-09
Duration: 92 min

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TMDB audience score

Based on 738 votes

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Bubba Ho-tep at a glance

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Runtime

Standard length · 1h 32m

At 1h 32m it sits between 90 minutes and two hours.

Genres

Comedy · Horror · Thriller · Mystery · Fantasy

TMDB files it under comedy, horror, thriller, mystery, and fantasy.

US availability

2 to rent · 2 to buy

Not listed on a subscription service. Listed to rent from 2 stores. Listed to buy from 2 stores.

TMDB audience score

6.5 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 738 votes, a positive audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

Why watch Bubba Ho-tep tonight

It is a regular evening's length at 1h 32m.
It can be rented tonight from 2 US stores.
TMDB users rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 738 votes.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about Bubba Ho-tep

Is Bubba Ho-tep scary?: MyCinema has not rated Bubba Ho-tep for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a comedy, horror, and thriller film. It is rated R in the United States.
Where can I watch Bubba Ho-tep in the US?: Bubba Ho-tep can be rented from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is Bubba Ho-tep?: Bubba Ho-tep runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).
Is Bubba Ho-tep suitable for kids?: Bubba Ho-tep is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.