Is Southland Tales scary?

MyCinema has not rated Southland Tales for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a science fiction, thriller, and comedy film. It is rated R in the United States.

Where can I watch Southland Tales in the US?

Southland Tales streams on Hulu and Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel, is free on The Roku Channel, Xumo Play, and Tubi TV, 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 Southland Tales?

Southland Tales runs 2 hours 25 minutes (145 minutes).

Is Southland Tales suitable for kids?

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

TMDB20072h 25mScience Fiction / Thriller / Comedy

Southland Tales

Name: Southland Tales
Genre: Science Fiction, Thriller, Comedy
Released: 2007-11-14
Duration: 145 min

This is the way the world ends.

Set in the futuristic landscape of Los Angeles on July 4, 2008, as it stands on the brink of social, economic and environmental disaster. Boxer Santaros is an action star who's stricken with amnesia. His life intertwines with Krysta Now, an adult film star developing her own reality television project, and Ronald Taverner, a Hermosa Beach police officer who holds the key to a vast conspiracy.

TMDB audience score

Based on 643 votes

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Availability in the US

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Southland Tales at a glance

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Runtime

Long watch · 2h 25m

At 2h 25m it runs over two hours.

Genres

Science Fiction · Thriller · Comedy

TMDB files it under science fiction, thriller, and comedy.

US availability

2 subscriptions · 3 free · 5 to rent · 5 to buy

Included with 2 subscription services: Hulu and Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel. Free or ad-supported on The Roku Channel, Xumo Play, and Tubi TV. Listed to rent from 5 stores. Listed to buy from 5 stores.

TMDB audience score

5.3 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 5.3 out of 10 across 643 votes, a mixed audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

Why watch Southland Tales tonight

It needs the whole evening: 2h 25m.
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Questions about Southland Tales

Is Southland Tales scary?: MyCinema has not rated Southland Tales for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a science fiction, thriller, and comedy film. It is rated R in the United States.
Where can I watch Southland Tales in the US?: Southland Tales streams on Hulu and Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel, is free on The Roku Channel, Xumo Play, and Tubi TV, 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 Southland Tales?: Southland Tales runs 2 hours 25 minutes (145 minutes).
Is Southland Tales suitable for kids?: Southland Tales 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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