Is Don't Bother to Knock scary?

MyCinema has not rated Don't Bother to Knock for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a drama and thriller film.

Where can I watch Don't Bother to Knock in the US?

Don't Bother to Knock 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 Don't Bother to Knock?

Don't Bother to Knock runs 1 hour 16 minutes (76 minutes).

Is Don't Bother to Knock suitable for kids?

TMDB lists no age rating for Don't Bother to Knock in the United States or the United States. Treat it as unsuitable for children until you have checked it yourself.

TMDB19521h 16mDrama / Thriller

Don't Bother to Knock

Name: Don't Bother to Knock
Genre: Drama, Thriller
Released: 1952-07-18
Duration: 76 min

… a wicked sensation as the lonely girl in room 809!

An airline pilot pursues a live-in babysitter at his hotel and gradually realizes she is not as stable as perhaps she should be.

TMDB audience score

Based on 173 votes

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Availability in the US

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Don't Bother to Knock at a glance

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Runtime

Short watch · 1h 16m

At 1h 16m it runs under 90 minutes.

More horror under 90 minutes

Genres

Drama · Thriller

TMDB files it under drama and thriller.

US availability

5 to rent · 5 to buy

Not listed on a subscription service. Listed to rent from 5 stores. Listed to buy from 5 stores.

TMDB audience score

6.7 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 173 votes, a positive audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

Why watch Don't Bother to Knock tonight

It is a short one: 1h 16m, so it fits a late start.
It can be rented tonight from 5 US stores.
TMDB users rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 173 votes.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about Don't Bother to Knock

Is Don't Bother to Knock scary?: MyCinema has not rated Don't Bother to Knock for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a drama and thriller film.
Where can I watch Don't Bother to Knock in the US?: Don't Bother to Knock 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 Don't Bother to Knock?: Don't Bother to Knock runs 1 hour 16 minutes (76 minutes).
Is Don't Bother to Knock suitable for kids?: TMDB lists no age rating for Don't Bother to Knock in the United States or the United States. Treat it as unsuitable for children until you have checked it yourself.