Is Hobo with a Shotgun scary?

MyCinema has not rated Hobo with a Shotgun for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a crime, action, and thriller film. It is rated NR in the United States.

Where can I watch Hobo with a Shotgun in the US?

Hobo with a Shotgun streams on Philo, Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel, Monsters and Nightmares Amazon Channel, and 1 more, is free on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Philo, and 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 Hobo with a Shotgun?

Hobo with a Shotgun runs 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).

Is Hobo with a Shotgun suitable for kids?

Hobo with a Shotgun is rated NR in the United States. Check the rating's own guidance before showing it to children.

TMDB20111h 26mCrime / Action / Thriller

Hobo with a Shotgun

Name: Hobo with a Shotgun
Genre: Crime, Action, Thriller
Released: 2011-05-06
Duration: 86 min

Delivering justice, one shell at a time...

A vigilante homeless man pulls into a new city and finds himself trapped in urban chaos, a city where crime rules and where the city's crime boss reigns. Seeing an urban landscape filled with armed robbers, corrupt cops, abused prostitutes and even a pedophile Santa, the Hobo goes about bringing justice to the city the best way he knows how - with a 20-gauge shotgun. Mayhem ensues when he tries to make things better for the future generation. Street justice will indeed prevail.

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Hobo with a Shotgun at a glance

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Runtime

Short watch · 1h 26m

At 1h 26m it runs under 90 minutes.

More horror under 90 minutes

Genres

Crime · Action · Thriller

TMDB files it under crime, action, and thriller.

US availability

4 subscriptions · 3 free · 5 to rent · 5 to buy

Included with 4 subscription services: Philo, Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel, Monsters and Nightmares Amazon Channel, and 1 more. Free or ad-supported on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Philo. Listed to rent from 5 stores. Listed to buy from 5 stores.

TMDB audience score

5.9 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 5.9 out of 10 across 720 votes, a mixed audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

Why watch Hobo with a Shotgun tonight

It is a short one: 1h 26m, so it fits a late start.
It is included with Philo, Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel, Monsters and Nightmares Amazon Channel, 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 Hobo with a Shotgun

Is Hobo with a Shotgun scary?: MyCinema has not rated Hobo with a Shotgun for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a crime, action, and thriller film. It is rated NR in the United States.
Where can I watch Hobo with a Shotgun in the US?: Hobo with a Shotgun streams on Philo, Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel, Monsters and Nightmares Amazon Channel, and 1 more, is free on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Philo, and 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 Hobo with a Shotgun?: Hobo with a Shotgun runs 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).
Is Hobo with a Shotgun suitable for kids?: Hobo with a Shotgun is rated NR in the United States. Check the rating's own guidance before showing it to children.

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