Is Careful What You Wish For scary?

MyCinema has not rated Careful What You Wish For for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a drama and thriller film. It is rated R in the United States.

Where can I watch Careful What You Wish For in the US?

Careful What You Wish For streams on Philo, Starz Amazon Channel, Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel, and 4 more, is free on The CW, Kanopy, Hoopla, and 3 more, 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 Careful What You Wish For?

Careful What You Wish For runs 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).

Is Careful What You Wish For suitable for kids?

Careful What You Wish For is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.

TMDB20151h 31mDrama / Thriller

Careful What You Wish For

Name: Careful What You Wish For
Genre: Drama, Thriller
Released: 2015-05-06
Duration: 91 min

Wanting her was his first mistake.

A guy gets more than he bargained for after entering into an affair with the wife of an investment banker. Soon, a suspicious death and substantial life insurance policy embroil him in a scandal.

TMDB audience score

Based on 443 votes

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Availability in the US

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Careful What You Wish For 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

Standard length · 1h 31m

At 1h 31m it sits between 90 minutes and two hours.

Genres

Drama · Thriller

TMDB files it under drama and thriller.

US availability

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

Included with 7 subscription services: Philo, Starz Amazon Channel, Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel, and 4 more. Free or ad-supported on The CW, Kanopy, Hoopla, and 3 more. Listed to rent from 5 stores. Listed to buy from 5 stores.

TMDB audience score

6.1 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 443 votes, a positive audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

Why watch Careful What You Wish For tonight

It is a regular evening's length at 1h 31m.
It is included with Philo, Starz Amazon Channel, Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel, and 4 more in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
TMDB users rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 443 votes.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about Careful What You Wish For

Is Careful What You Wish For scary?: MyCinema has not rated Careful What You Wish For for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a drama and thriller film. It is rated R in the United States.
Where can I watch Careful What You Wish For in the US?: Careful What You Wish For streams on Philo, Starz Amazon Channel, Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel, and 4 more, is free on The CW, Kanopy, Hoopla, and 3 more, 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 Careful What You Wish For?: Careful What You Wish For runs 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).
Is Careful What You Wish For suitable for kids?: Careful What You Wish For is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.