MyCinema has not rated Fear City for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a drama, crime, and mystery film. It is rated R in the United States.

Where can I watch Fear City in the US?

Fear City streams on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Criterion Channel, and 2 more, is free on Kanopy, The Roku Channel, Pluto TV, and 5 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 Fear City?

Fear City runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).

Is Fear City suitable for kids?

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

TMDB19841h 35mDrama / Crime / Mystery / Thriller

Fear City

Name: Fear City
Genre: Drama, Crime, Mystery, Thriller
Released: 1984-07-18
Duration: 95 min

No showgirl is safe on the streets of... Fear City.

Strippers in Manhattan are being stalked and murdered by a psycho. A hard-nosed police detective and a conflicted ex-boxer-turned-private-eye, hired by the strip club owners, set out to find him before he strikes again.

TMDB audience score

Based on 111 votes

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Availability in the US

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Fear City at a glance

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Runtime

Standard length · 1h 35m

At 1h 35m it sits between 90 minutes and two hours.

Genres

Drama · Crime · Mystery · Thriller

TMDB files it under drama, crime, mystery, and thriller.

US availability

5 subscriptions · 8 free · 1 to rent · 1 to buy

Included with 5 subscription services: Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Criterion Channel, and 2 more. Free or ad-supported on Kanopy, The Roku Channel, Pluto TV, and 5 more. Listed to rent from 1 store. Listed to buy from 1 store.

TMDB audience score

5.4 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 5.4 out of 10 across 111 votes, a mixed audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

Why watch Fear City tonight

It is a regular evening's length at 1h 35m.
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There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about Fear City

Is Fear City scary?: MyCinema has not rated Fear City for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a drama, crime, and mystery film. It is rated R in the United States.
Where can I watch Fear City in the US?: Fear City streams on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Criterion Channel, and 2 more, is free on Kanopy, The Roku Channel, Pluto TV, and 5 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 Fear City?: Fear City runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).
Is Fear City suitable for kids?: Fear City is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.