MyCinema has not rated Detention for scares yet. TMDB lists it as an action and thriller film. It is rated R in the United States.

Where can I watch Detention in the US?

Detention streams on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and 1 more, is free on The CW, Fawesome, The Roku Channel, and 7 more, and can be rented from Amazon Video in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

How long is Detention?

Detention runs 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).

Is Detention suitable for kids?

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

TMDB20031h 38mAction / Thriller

Detention

Name: Detention
Genre: Action, Thriller
Released: 2003-07-05
Duration: 98 min

TMDB movie listing

A heroic high school teacher leads a band of students trapped in school by violent drug-runners.

TMDB audience score

Based on 65 votes

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Availability in the US

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Detention 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 38m

At 1h 38m it sits between 90 minutes and two hours.

Genres

Action · Thriller

TMDB files it under action and thriller.

US availability

4 subscriptions · 10 free · 1 to rent · 1 to buy

Included with 4 subscription services: Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and 1 more. Free or ad-supported on The CW, Fawesome, The Roku Channel, and 7 more. Listed to rent from 1 store. Listed to buy from 1 store.

TMDB audience score

4.4 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 4.4 out of 10 across 65 votes, a low audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

Why watch Detention tonight

It is a regular evening's length at 1h 38m.
It is included with Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and 1 more in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about Detention

Is Detention scary?: MyCinema has not rated Detention for scares yet. TMDB lists it as an action and thriller film. It is rated R in the United States.
Where can I watch Detention in the US?: Detention streams on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and 1 more, is free on The CW, Fawesome, The Roku Channel, and 7 more, and can be rented from Amazon Video in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is Detention?: Detention runs 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).
Is Detention suitable for kids?: Detention is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.