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How long is Pontypool?

Pontypool runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).

Is Pontypool suitable for kids?

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

TMDB20091h 36mHorror / Mystery / Science Fiction

Pontypool

Name: Pontypool
Genre: Horror, Mystery, Science Fiction
Released: 2009-03-06
Duration: 96 min

Shut up or die.

When disc jockey Grant Mazzy reports to his basement radio station in the Canadian town of Pontypool, he thinks it's just another day at work. But when he hears reports of a virus that turns people into zombies, Mazzy barricades himself in the radio booth and tries to figure out a way to warn his listeners about the virus and its unlikely mode of transmission.

TMDB audience score

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Pontypool at a glance

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Runtime

Standard length · 1h 36m

At 1h 36m it sits between 90 minutes and two hours.

Genres

Horror · Mystery · Science Fiction

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

US availability

1 subscription

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TMDB audience score

6.5 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 740 votes, a positive audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

Why watch Pontypool tonight

It is a regular evening's length at 1h 36m.
It is included with Philo in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
TMDB users rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 740 votes.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Is Pontypool scary?: MyCinema has not rated Pontypool for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a horror, mystery, and science fiction film. It is rated NR in the United States.
Where can I watch Pontypool in the US?: Pontypool streams on Philo in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is Pontypool?: Pontypool runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).
Is Pontypool suitable for kids?: Pontypool is rated NR in the United States. Check the rating's own guidance before showing it to children.

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