Is Fighting Back scary?

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

Where can I watch Fighting Back in the US?

Fighting Back 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 Fighting Back?

Fighting Back runs 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).

Is Fighting Back suitable for kids?

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

TMDB19821h 38mAction / Thriller / Crime / Drama

Fighting Back

Name: Fighting Back
Genre: Action, Thriller, Crime, Drama
Released: 1982-05-21
Duration: 98 min

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An Italian deli owner forms a vigilante group to rid his Philadelphia neighborhood of street punks.

TMDB audience score

Based on 22 votes

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Availability

Where to watch in the US

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Fighting Back 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 · Crime · Drama

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

US availability

4 to rent · 4 to buy

Not listed on a subscription service. Listed to rent from 4 stores. Listed to buy from 4 stores.

TMDB audience score

5.8 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 22 votes, a mixed audience score. That is a small sample, so the score can still move a lot.

Why watch Fighting Back tonight

It is a regular evening's length at 1h 38m.
It can be rented tonight from 4 US stores.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

How scary is Fighting Back?

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Questions about Fighting Back

Is Fighting Back scary?: MyCinema has not rated Fighting Back for scares yet. TMDB lists it as an action, thriller, and crime film. It is rated R in the United States.
Where can I watch Fighting Back in the US?: Fighting Back 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 Fighting Back?: Fighting Back runs 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).
Is Fighting Back suitable for kids?: Fighting Back is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.