MyCinema has not rated Sphere for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a science fiction, mystery, and thriller film. It is rated PG-13 in the United States.

Where can I watch Sphere in the US?

Sphere is free on Kanopy, The Roku Channel, Plex, and 2 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.

Sphere runs 2 hours 14 minutes (134 minutes).

Is Sphere suitable for kids?

Sphere is rated PG-13 in the United States, which means some material may be unsuitable for children under 13. It is not suitable for young children.

TMDB19982h 14mScience Fiction / Mystery / Thriller

Sphere

Name: Sphere
Genre: Science Fiction, Mystery, Thriller
Released: 1998-02-13
Duration: 134 min

Terror can fill any space.

A spacecraft is discovered at the bottom of the Pacific Ocean, presumed to be at least 300 years old and of alien origin. A crack team of scientists and experts is assembled and taken to the ocean floor to investigate. However, the ship is not as it seems and when a giant perfect sphere is discovered in the cargo bay, things begin to fall apart.

TMDB audience score

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Availability in the US

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Sphere at a glance

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Runtime

Long watch · 2h 14m

At 2h 14m it runs over two hours.

Genres

Science Fiction · Mystery · Thriller

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

US availability

5 free · 5 to rent · 5 to buy

Not listed on a subscription service. Free or ad-supported on Kanopy, The Roku Channel, Plex, and 2 more. Listed to rent from 5 stores. Listed to buy from 5 stores.

TMDB audience score

6.1 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 1,928 votes, a positive audience score. That is a large sample of voters.

Why watch Sphere tonight

It needs the whole evening: 2h 14m.
It is free to watch on Kanopy, The Roku Channel, Plex, and 2 more in the US.
TMDB users rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 1,928 votes.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about Sphere

Is Sphere scary?: MyCinema has not rated Sphere for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a science fiction, mystery, and thriller film. It is rated PG-13 in the United States.
Where can I watch Sphere in the US?: Sphere is free on Kanopy, The Roku Channel, Plex, and 2 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 Sphere?: Sphere runs 2 hours 14 minutes (134 minutes).
Is Sphere suitable for kids?: Sphere is rated PG-13 in the United States, which means some material may be unsuitable for children under 13. It is not suitable for young children.