Is Shoot to Kill scary?

MyCinema has not rated Shoot to Kill for scares yet. TMDB lists it as an action, thriller, and crime film. It is rated R in the United States.

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How long is Shoot to Kill?

Shoot to Kill runs 1 hour 49 minutes (109 minutes).

Is Shoot to Kill suitable for kids?

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

TMDB19881h 49mAction / Thriller / Crime / Drama

Shoot to Kill

Name: Shoot to Kill
Genre: Action, Thriller, Crime, Drama
Released: 1988-02-12
Duration: 109 min

It's about staying alive.

When a cunning murderer vanishes into the rugged mountains of the Pacific Northwest, pursuing FBI agent Warren Stantin must exchange familiar city streets for unknown wilderness trails. Completely out of his element, Stantin is forced to enlist the aid of expert tracker Jonathan Knox. It's a turbulent yet vital relationship they must maintain in order to survive... and one that becomes increasingly desperate when Knox's girlfriend Sarah becomes the killer's latest hostage!

TMDB audience score

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Runtime

Standard length · 1h 49m

At 1h 49m it sits between 90 minutes and two hours.

Genres

Action · Thriller · Crime · Drama

TMDB files it under action, thriller, crime, and drama.

US availability

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TMDB audience score

6.6 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 280 votes, a positive audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

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TMDB users rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 280 votes.
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Questions about Shoot to Kill

Is Shoot to Kill scary?: MyCinema has not rated Shoot to Kill for scares yet. TMDB lists it as an action, thriller, and crime film. It is rated R in the United States.
Where can I watch Shoot to Kill in the US?: No streaming data for the United States yet: JustWatch lists no subscription, free, rental, or purchase option for Shoot to Kill in the US.
How long is Shoot to Kill?: Shoot to Kill runs 1 hour 49 minutes (109 minutes).
Is Shoot to Kill suitable for kids?: Shoot to Kill 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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