Is Nightmare Alley scary?

MyCinema has not rated Nightmare Alley for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a drama and thriller film. It is rated NR in the United States.

Where can I watch Nightmare Alley in the US?

Nightmare Alley streams on YouTube TV in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

Nightmare Alley runs 1 hour 52 minutes (112 minutes).

Nightmare Alley is rated NR in the United States. Check the rating's own guidance before showing it to children.

TMDB19471h 52mDrama / Thriller

Name: Nightmare Alley
Genre: Drama, Thriller
Released: 1947-10-09
Duration: 112 min

He was all things to all men… But only one thing to all women!

A roustabout joins a traveling carny and schemes to figure out the mind-reading act of Mademoiselle Zeena and her alcoholic husband.

TMDB audience score

Based on 245 votes

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Availability in the US

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MyCinema quick facts

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Runtime

Standard length · 1h 52m

At 1h 52m it sits between 90 minutes and two hours.

Genres

Drama · Thriller

TMDB files it under drama and thriller.

US availability

1 subscription

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TMDB audience score

7.2 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 245 votes, a strong audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

It is a regular evening's length at 1h 52m.
It is included with YouTube TV in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
TMDB users rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 245 votes.
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Is Nightmare Alley scary?: MyCinema has not rated Nightmare Alley for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a drama and thriller film. It is rated NR in the United States.
Where can I watch Nightmare Alley in the US?: Nightmare Alley streams on YouTube TV in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is Nightmare Alley?: Nightmare Alley runs 1 hour 52 minutes (112 minutes).
Is Nightmare Alley suitable for kids?: Nightmare Alley is rated NR in the United States. Check the rating's own guidance before showing it to children.