MyCinema has not rated Idiocracy for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a comedy, science fiction, and adventure film. It is rated R in the United States.

Where can I watch Idiocracy in the US?

Idiocracy streams on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads 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 Idiocracy?

Idiocracy runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).

Is Idiocracy suitable for kids?

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

TMDB20061h 25mComedy / Science Fiction / Adventure / Thriller

Idiocracy

Name: Idiocracy
Genre: Comedy, Science Fiction, Adventure, Thriller
Released: 2006-09-01
Duration: 85 min

In the future, intelligence is extinct.

To test its top-secret Human Hibernation Project, the Pentagon picks the most average European-Americans it can find - an Army private and a prostitute - and sends them to the year 2505 after a series of freak events. But when they arrive, they find a civilization so dumbed-down that they're the smartest people around.

TMDB audience score

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Idiocracy at a glance

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Runtime

Short watch · 1h 25m

At 1h 25m it runs under 90 minutes.

More horror under 90 minutes

Genres

Comedy · Science Fiction · Adventure · Thriller

TMDB files it under comedy, science fiction, adventure, and thriller.

US availability

2 subscriptions · 5 to rent · 5 to buy

Included with 2 subscription services: Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Listed to rent from 5 stores. Listed to buy from 5 stores.

TMDB audience score

6.4 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 3,860 votes, a positive audience score. That is a large sample of voters.

Why watch Idiocracy tonight

It is a short one: 1h 25m, so it fits a late start.
It is included with Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
TMDB users rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 3,860 votes.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about Idiocracy

Is Idiocracy scary?: MyCinema has not rated Idiocracy for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a comedy, science fiction, and adventure film. It is rated R in the United States.
Where can I watch Idiocracy in the US?: Idiocracy streams on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads 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 Idiocracy?: Idiocracy runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).
Is Idiocracy suitable for kids?: Idiocracy is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.