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

Where can I watch Pulse in the US?

Pulse streams on Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel, and ARROW, is free on Philo, and can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

Pulse runs 1 hour 59 minutes (119 minutes).

Is Pulse suitable for kids?

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

TMDB20011h 59mHorror / Thriller / Mystery

Pulse

Name: Pulse
Genre: Horror, Thriller, Mystery
Released: 2001-02-03
Duration: 119 min

Do you want to meet a ghost?

In the immense city of Tokyo, the darkness of the afterlife lures some of its inhabitants desperately trying to escape the sadness and isolation of the modern world.

TMDB audience score

Based on 740 votes

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Availability in the US

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United States listings · Refreshed 12 Oct 2026. More horror to watch in the US

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Pulse at a glance

Worked out from the film's TMDB record and its United States provider listings. These are facts about the data, not a review.

Runtime

Standard length · 1h 59m

At 1h 59m it sits between 90 minutes and two hours.

Genres

Horror · Thriller · Mystery

TMDB files it under horror, thriller, and mystery.

US availability

3 subscriptions · 1 free · 2 to rent · 2 to buy

Included with 3 subscription services: Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel, and ARROW. Free or ad-supported on Philo. Listed to rent from 2 stores. Listed to buy from 2 stores.

TMDB audience score

6.7 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 740 votes, a positive audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

Why watch Pulse tonight

It is a regular evening's length at 1h 59m.
It is included with Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel, and ARROW in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
TMDB users rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 740 votes.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about Pulse

Is Pulse scary?: MyCinema has not rated Pulse for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a horror, thriller, and mystery film. It is rated R in the United States.
Where can I watch Pulse in the US?: Pulse streams on Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel, and ARROW, is free on Philo, and can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is Pulse?: Pulse runs 1 hour 59 minutes (119 minutes).
Is Pulse suitable for kids?: Pulse is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.