Is Pitch Black scary?

MyCinema has not rated Pitch Black for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a thriller, science fiction, and action film. It is rated R in the United States.

Where can I watch Pitch Black in the US?

Pitch Black 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 Pitch Black?

Pitch Black runs 1 hour 48 minutes (108 minutes).

Is Pitch Black suitable for kids?

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

TMDB20001h 48mThriller / Science Fiction / Action

Pitch Black

Name: Pitch Black
Genre: Thriller, Science Fiction, Action
Released: 2000-02-18
Duration: 108 min

Don't be afraid of the dark. Be afraid of what's in the dark.

When their ship crash-lands on a remote planet, the marooned passengers soon learn that escaped convict Riddick isn't the only thing they have to fear. Deadly creatures lurk in the shadows, waiting to attack in the dark, and the planet is rapidly plunging into the utter blackness of a total eclipse. With the body count rising, the doomed survivors are forced to turn to Riddick with his eerie eyes to guide them through the darkness to safety. With time running out, there's only one rule: Stay in the light.

TMDB audience score

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Availability in the US

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Pitch Black at a glance

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Runtime

Standard length · 1h 48m

At 1h 48m it sits between 90 minutes and two hours.

Genres

Thriller · Science Fiction · Action

TMDB files it under thriller, science fiction, and action.

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

6.9 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 4,998 votes, a positive audience score. That is a large sample of voters.

Why watch Pitch Black tonight

It is a regular evening's length at 1h 48m.
It can be rented tonight from 5 US stores.
TMDB users rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 4,998 votes.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

How scary is Pitch Black?

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Questions about Pitch Black

Is Pitch Black scary?: MyCinema has not rated Pitch Black for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a thriller, science fiction, and action film. It is rated R in the United States.
Where can I watch Pitch Black in the US?: Pitch Black 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 Pitch Black?: Pitch Black runs 1 hour 48 minutes (108 minutes).
Is Pitch Black suitable for kids?: Pitch Black is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.