Is Space Amoeba scary?

MyCinema has not rated Space Amoeba for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a science fiction, adventure, and horror film. It is rated G in the United States.

Where can I watch Space Amoeba in the US?

Space Amoeba streams on Criterion Channel in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

How long is Space Amoeba?

Space Amoeba runs 1 hour 24 minutes (84 minutes).

Is Space Amoeba suitable for kids?

Space Amoeba is rated G in the United States, which means it is cleared for all ages. That rating covers all ages, but it is still a film listed as horror or thriller, so watch it first if you are unsure.

TMDB19701h 24mScience Fiction / Adventure / Horror

Space Amoeba

Name: Space Amoeba
Genre: Science Fiction, Adventure, Horror
Released: 1970-08-01
Duration: 84 min

An alien aiming for the Earth transforms monsters to attack!

When a space probe crash-lands on a far-flung Pacific atoll, the craft's alien stowaways decide to take over their new world one creature at a time. Soon, the parasitic life forms latch onto three indigenous critters -- a squid, a crab and a snapping turtle -- and transform them into colossal mutant monsters.

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Space Amoeba at a glance

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Runtime

Short watch · 1h 24m

At 1h 24m it runs under 90 minutes.

More horror under 90 minutes

Genres

Science Fiction · Adventure · Horror

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

US availability

1 subscription

Included with 1 subscription service: Criterion Channel.

TMDB audience score

6.4 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 56 votes, a positive audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

Why watch Space Amoeba tonight

It is a short one: 1h 24m, so it fits a late start.
It is included with Criterion Channel in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
TMDB users rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 56 votes.

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Questions about Space Amoeba

Is Space Amoeba scary?: MyCinema has not rated Space Amoeba for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a science fiction, adventure, and horror film. It is rated G in the United States.
Where can I watch Space Amoeba in the US?: Space Amoeba streams on Criterion Channel in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is Space Amoeba?: Space Amoeba runs 1 hour 24 minutes (84 minutes).
Is Space Amoeba suitable for kids?: Space Amoeba is rated G in the United States, which means it is cleared for all ages. That rating covers all ages, but it is still a film listed as horror or thriller, so watch it first if you are unsure.

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