Is Lust, Caution scary?

MyCinema has not rated Lust, Caution for scares yet. TMDB lists it as an action, drama, and romance film. It is rated NC-17 in the United States.

Where can I watch Lust, Caution in the US?

Lust, Caution 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 Lust, Caution?

Lust, Caution runs 2 hours 38 minutes (158 minutes).

Is Lust, Caution suitable for kids?

Lust, Caution is rated NC-17 in the United States, which means no one 17 or under is admitted. No, it is not suitable for children.

TMDB20072h 38mAction / Drama / Romance / Thriller

Lust, Caution

Name: Lust, Caution
Genre: Action, Drama, Romance, Thriller
Released: 2007-09-24
Duration: 158 min

To kill the enemy, she would have to capture his heart... and break her own.

During World War II, a secret agent must seduce, then assassinate an official who works for the Japanese puppet government in Shanghai. Her mission becomes clouded when she finds herself falling in love with the man she is assigned to kill.

TMDB audience score

Based on 853 votes

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Availability in the US

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Lust, Caution at a glance

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Runtime

Long watch · 2h 38m

At 2h 38m it runs over two hours.

Genres

Action · Drama · Romance · Thriller

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

US availability

5 to rent · 5 to buy

Not listed on a subscription service. Listed to rent from 5 stores. Listed to buy from 5 stores.

TMDB audience score

7.3 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 853 votes, a strong audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

Why watch Lust, Caution tonight

It needs the whole evening: 2h 38m.
It can be rented tonight from 5 US stores.
TMDB users rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 853 votes.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about Lust, Caution

Is Lust, Caution scary?: MyCinema has not rated Lust, Caution for scares yet. TMDB lists it as an action, drama, and romance film. It is rated NC-17 in the United States.
Where can I watch Lust, Caution in the US?: Lust, Caution 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 Lust, Caution?: Lust, Caution runs 2 hours 38 minutes (158 minutes).
Is Lust, Caution suitable for kids?: Lust, Caution is rated NC-17 in the United States, which means no one 17 or under is admitted. No, it is not suitable for children.