MyCinema has not rated Palmetto for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a crime, mystery, and thriller film. It is rated R in the United States.

Where can I watch Palmetto in the US?

Palmetto is free on Hoopla 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 Palmetto?

Palmetto runs 1 hour 54 minutes (114 minutes).

Is Palmetto suitable for kids?

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

TMDB19981h 54mCrime / Mystery / Thriller

Palmetto

Name: Palmetto
Genre: Crime, Mystery, Thriller
Released: 1998-02-20
Duration: 114 min

In a town this bad, it's no use being good.

After being released from prison on a bum charge, Harry Barber is out for payback to regain his lost two years. He's hired by Mrs. Malroux to fake the kidnapping of her stepdaughter (the daughter of a dying millionaire). He discovers that he is being set up on multiple levels and will soon face a longer sentence if he doesn't prove the truth.

TMDB audience score

Based on 148 votes

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Palmetto at a glance

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Runtime

Standard length · 1h 54m

At 1h 54m it sits between 90 minutes and two hours.

Genres

Crime · Mystery · Thriller

TMDB files it under crime, mystery, and thriller.

US availability

1 free · 5 to rent · 5 to buy

Not listed on a subscription service. Free or ad-supported on Hoopla. Listed to rent from 5 stores. Listed to buy from 5 stores.

TMDB audience score

6.0 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 148 votes, a positive audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

Why watch Palmetto tonight

It is a regular evening's length at 1h 54m.
It is free to watch on Hoopla in the US.
TMDB users rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 148 votes.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about Palmetto

Is Palmetto scary?: MyCinema has not rated Palmetto for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a crime, mystery, and thriller film. It is rated R in the United States.
Where can I watch Palmetto in the US?: Palmetto is free on Hoopla 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 Palmetto?: Palmetto runs 1 hour 54 minutes (114 minutes).
Is Palmetto suitable for kids?: Palmetto is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.

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