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Poltergeist II: The Other Side streams on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, is free on Fawesome, The Roku Channel, YouTube Free, and 1 more, 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 Poltergeist II: The Other Side?

Poltergeist II: The Other Side runs 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).

Is Poltergeist II: The Other Side suitable for kids?

Poltergeist II: The Other Side is rated PG-13 in the United States, which means some material may be unsuitable for children under 13. It is not suitable for young children.

TMDB19861h 31mHorror / Thriller

Poltergeist II: The Other Side

Name: Poltergeist II: The Other Side
Genre: Horror, Thriller
Released: 1986-05-23
Duration: 91 min

"They're back."

The Freeling family move in with Diane's mother in an effort to escape the trauma and aftermath of Carol Anne's abduction by the Beast. But the Beast is not to be put off so easily and appears in a ghostly apparition as the Reverend Kane, a religious zealot responsible for the deaths of his many followers. His goal is simple - he wants the angelic Carol Anne.

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Poltergeist II: The Other Side at a glance

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Runtime

Standard length · 1h 31m

At 1h 31m it sits between 90 minutes and two hours.

Genres

Horror · Thriller

TMDB files it under horror and thriller.

US availability

2 subscriptions · 4 free · 5 to rent · 5 to buy

Included with 2 subscription services: Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Free or ad-supported on Fawesome, The Roku Channel, YouTube Free, and 1 more. 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 807 votes, a mixed audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

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Is Poltergeist II: The Other Side scary?: MyCinema has not rated Poltergeist II: The Other Side for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a horror and thriller film. It is rated PG-13 in the United States.
Where can I watch Poltergeist II: The Other Side in the US?: Poltergeist II: The Other Side streams on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, is free on Fawesome, The Roku Channel, YouTube Free, and 1 more, 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 Poltergeist II: The Other Side?: Poltergeist II: The Other Side runs 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).
Is Poltergeist II: The Other Side suitable for kids?: Poltergeist II: The Other Side is rated PG-13 in the United States, which means some material may be unsuitable for children under 13. It is not suitable for young children.

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