Is Southern Comfort scary?

MyCinema has not rated Southern Comfort for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a thriller and action film. It is rated R in the United States.

Where can I watch Southern Comfort in the US?

Southern Comfort streams on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Shudder, and 2 more, is free on Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome, and 7 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 Southern Comfort?

Southern Comfort runs 1 hour 46 minutes (106 minutes).

Is Southern Comfort suitable for kids?

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

TMDB19811h 46mThriller / Action

Southern Comfort

Name: Southern Comfort
Genre: Thriller, Action
Released: 1981-09-24
Duration: 106 min

It's the land of hospitality... unless you don't belong there.

A squad of National Guards on an isolated weekend exercise in the Louisiana swamp must fight for their lives when they anger local Cajuns by stealing their canoes. Without live ammunition and in a strange country, their experience begins to mirror the Vietnam experience.

TMDB audience score

Based on 375 votes

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Southern Comfort 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 46m

At 1h 46m it sits between 90 minutes and two hours.

Genres

Thriller · Action

TMDB files it under thriller and action.

US availability

5 subscriptions · 10 free · 5 to rent · 5 to buy

Included with 5 subscription services: Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Shudder, and 2 more. Free or ad-supported on Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome, and 7 more. Listed to rent from 5 stores. Listed to buy from 5 stores.

TMDB audience score

6.8 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 375 votes, a positive audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

Why watch Southern Comfort tonight

It is a regular evening's length at 1h 46m.
It is included with Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Shudder, and 2 more in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
TMDB users rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 375 votes.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about Southern Comfort

Is Southern Comfort scary?: MyCinema has not rated Southern Comfort for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a thriller and action film. It is rated R in the United States.
Where can I watch Southern Comfort in the US?: Southern Comfort streams on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Shudder, and 2 more, is free on Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome, and 7 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 Southern Comfort?: Southern Comfort runs 1 hour 46 minutes (106 minutes).
Is Southern Comfort suitable for kids?: Southern Comfort is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.