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

Where can I watch Munchies in the US?

Munchies streams on Amazon Prime Video, Night Flight Plus, Screambox Amazon Channel, and 4 more, is free on Fawesome, The Roku Channel, Shout! Factory TV, and 6 more, and can be rented from Amazon Video in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

How long is Munchies?

Munchies runs 1 hour 27 minutes (87 minutes).

Is Munchies suitable for kids?

Munchies is rated PG in the United States, which means parental guidance is advised. It may suit older children with an adult, but it is not made for young ones.

TMDB19871h 27mComedy / Horror / Science Fiction

Munchies

Name: Munchies
Genre: Comedy, Horror, Science Fiction
Released: 1987-03-01
Duration: 87 min

... Just when you thought it was safe to raid the fridge!

Simon Watterman, a space archaeologist, discovers the "Munchies" in a cave in Peru. Cecil Watterman, Simon's evil twin brother and snack food entrepreneur, kidnaps the creature. What Cecil does not know is that the creature, when chopped up, regenerates into many new creatures and are they mean!

TMDB audience score

Based on 75 votes

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Availability in the US

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Munchies at a glance

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Runtime

Short watch · 1h 27m

At 1h 27m it runs under 90 minutes.

More horror under 90 minutes

Genres

Comedy · Horror · Science Fiction

TMDB files it under comedy, horror, and science fiction.

US availability

7 subscriptions · 9 free · 1 to rent · 1 to buy

Included with 7 subscription services: Amazon Prime Video, Night Flight Plus, Screambox Amazon Channel, and 4 more. Free or ad-supported on Fawesome, The Roku Channel, Shout! Factory TV, and 6 more. Listed to rent from 1 store. Listed to buy from 1 store.

TMDB audience score

4.8 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 4.8 out of 10 across 75 votes, a low audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

Why watch Munchies tonight

It is a short one: 1h 27m, so it fits a late start.
It is included with Amazon Prime Video, Night Flight Plus, Screambox Amazon Channel, and 4 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 Munchies

Is Munchies scary?: MyCinema has not rated Munchies for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a comedy, horror, and science fiction film. It is rated PG in the United States.
Where can I watch Munchies in the US?: Munchies streams on Amazon Prime Video, Night Flight Plus, Screambox Amazon Channel, and 4 more, is free on Fawesome, The Roku Channel, Shout! Factory TV, and 6 more, and can be rented from Amazon Video in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is Munchies?: Munchies runs 1 hour 27 minutes (87 minutes).
Is Munchies suitable for kids?: Munchies is rated PG in the United States, which means parental guidance is advised. It may suit older children with an adult, but it is not made for young ones.