Is Cold in July scary?

MyCinema has not rated Cold in July for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a drama and thriller film. It is rated R in the United States.

Where can I watch Cold in July in the US?

Cold in July streams on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, and 3 more, is free on Kanopy, The Roku Channel, Pluto TV, and 3 more, and can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

How long is Cold in July?

Cold in July runs 1 hour 49 minutes (109 minutes).

Is Cold in July suitable for kids?

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

TMDB20141h 49mDrama / Thriller

Cold in July

Name: Cold in July
Genre: Drama, Thriller
Released: 2014-05-23
Duration: 109 min

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While investigating noises in his house one balmy Texas night in 1989, Richard Dane puts a bullet in the brain of a low-life burglar. Although he’s hailed as a small-town hero, Dane soon finds himself fearing for his family’s safety when Freddy’s ex-con father rolls into town, hell-bent on revenge.

TMDB audience score

Based on 852 votes

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Availability in the US

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Cold in July 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 49m

At 1h 49m it sits between 90 minutes and two hours.

Genres

Drama · Thriller

TMDB files it under drama and thriller.

US availability

6 subscriptions · 6 free · 2 to rent · 4 to buy

Included with 6 subscription services: Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, and 3 more. Free or ad-supported on Kanopy, The Roku Channel, Pluto TV, and 3 more. Listed to rent from 2 stores. Listed to buy from 4 stores.

TMDB audience score

6.5 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 852 votes, a positive audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

Why watch Cold in July tonight

It is a regular evening's length at 1h 49m.
It is included with Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, and 3 more in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
TMDB users rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 852 votes.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about Cold in July

Is Cold in July scary?: MyCinema has not rated Cold in July for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a drama and thriller film. It is rated R in the United States.
Where can I watch Cold in July in the US?: Cold in July streams on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, and 3 more, is free on Kanopy, The Roku Channel, Pluto TV, and 3 more, and can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is Cold in July?: Cold in July runs 1 hour 49 minutes (109 minutes).
Is Cold in July suitable for kids?: Cold in July is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.