Is Five Minutes of Heaven scary?

MyCinema has not rated Five Minutes of Heaven for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a crime, drama, and thriller film. It is rated R in the United States.

Where can I watch Five Minutes of Heaven in the US?

Five Minutes of Heaven streams on Philo and is free on Kanopy in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

How long is Five Minutes of Heaven?

Five Minutes of Heaven runs 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).

Is Five Minutes of Heaven suitable for kids?

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

TMDB20091h 29mCrime / Drama / Thriller

Five Minutes of Heaven

Name: Five Minutes of Heaven
Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller
Released: 2009-01-19
Duration: 89 min

To face the future, they must face the past.

The story of former Ulster Volunteer Force member Alistair Little. Twenty-five years after Little killed Joe Griffin's brother, the media arrange an auspicious meeting between the two.

TMDB audience score

Based on 233 votes

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Availability in the US

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Show availability for

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United States listings · Refreshed 12 Oct 2026. More horror to watch in the US

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Five Minutes of Heaven at a glance

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Runtime

Short watch · 1h 29m

At 1h 29m it runs under 90 minutes.

More horror under 90 minutes

Genres

Crime · Drama · Thriller

TMDB files it under crime, drama, and thriller.

US availability

1 subscription · 1 free

Included with 1 subscription service: Philo. Free or ad-supported on Kanopy.

TMDB audience score

6.1 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 233 votes, a positive audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

Why watch Five Minutes of Heaven tonight

It is a short one: 1h 29m, so it fits a late start.
It is included with Philo in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
TMDB users rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 233 votes.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about Five Minutes of Heaven

Is Five Minutes of Heaven scary?: MyCinema has not rated Five Minutes of Heaven for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a crime, drama, and thriller film. It is rated R in the United States.
Where can I watch Five Minutes of Heaven in the US?: Five Minutes of Heaven streams on Philo and is free on Kanopy in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is Five Minutes of Heaven?: Five Minutes of Heaven runs 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).
Is Five Minutes of Heaven suitable for kids?: Five Minutes of Heaven is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.