Is Cast a Deadly Spell scary?

MyCinema has not rated Cast a Deadly Spell for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a tv movie, mystery, and comedy film. It is rated R in the United States.

Where can I watch Cast a Deadly Spell in the US?

Cast a Deadly Spell streams on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 1 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

How long is Cast a Deadly Spell?

Cast a Deadly Spell runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).

Is Cast a Deadly Spell suitable for kids?

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

TMDB19911h 36mTV Movie / Mystery / Comedy / Horror / Fantasy

Cast a Deadly Spell

Name: Cast a Deadly Spell
Genre: TV Movie, Mystery, Comedy, Horror, Fantasy
Released: 1991-09-07
Duration: 96 min

Bullets! Demons! The end of the world! Can’t hold a man like this!

In a fantastical 1940s where magic is used by everyone, a hard-boiled detective investigates the theft of a mystical tome.

TMDB audience score

Based on 131 votes

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Cast a Deadly Spell at a glance

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Runtime

Standard length · 1h 36m

At 1h 36m it sits between 90 minutes and two hours.

Genres

TV Movie · Mystery · Comedy · Horror · Fantasy

TMDB files it under tv movie, mystery, comedy, horror, and fantasy.

US availability

2 subscriptions · 4 to rent · 4 to buy

Included with 2 subscription services: HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max. Listed to rent from 4 stores. Listed to buy from 4 stores.

TMDB audience score

6.1 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 131 votes, a positive audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

Why watch Cast a Deadly Spell tonight

It is a regular evening's length at 1h 36m.
It is included with HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
TMDB users rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 131 votes.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about Cast a Deadly Spell

Is Cast a Deadly Spell scary?: MyCinema has not rated Cast a Deadly Spell for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a tv movie, mystery, and comedy film. It is rated R in the United States.
Where can I watch Cast a Deadly Spell in the US?: Cast a Deadly Spell streams on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 1 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is Cast a Deadly Spell?: Cast a Deadly Spell runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).
Is Cast a Deadly Spell suitable for kids?: Cast a Deadly Spell is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.