Is Sudden Fear scary?

MyCinema has not rated Sudden Fear for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a thriller and crime film. It is rated NR in the United States.

Where can I watch Sudden Fear in the US?

Sudden Fear streams on Cohen Media Amazon Channel, is free on Kanopy, Fawesome, 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 Sudden Fear?

Sudden Fear runs 1 hour 52 minutes (112 minutes).

Is Sudden Fear suitable for kids?

Sudden Fear is rated NR in the United States. Check the rating's own guidance before showing it to children.

TMDB19521h 52mThriller / Crime

Sudden Fear

Name: Sudden Fear
Genre: Thriller, Crime
Released: 1952-08-07
Duration: 112 min

Every Suspenseful Moment... Every Embrace... Every Kiss... A Breathtaking Experience!

Actor Lester Blaine has all but landed the lead in Myra Hudson's new play when Myra vetoes him because, to her, he doesn't look like a romantic leading man. On a train from New York to San Francisco, Blaine sets out to prove Myra wrong...by romancing her. Is he sincere, or does he have a dark ulterior motive?

TMDB audience score

Based on 146 votes

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Sudden Fear at a glance

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Runtime

Standard length · 1h 52m

At 1h 52m it sits between 90 minutes and two hours.

Genres

Thriller · Crime

TMDB files it under thriller and crime.

US availability

1 subscription · 3 free · 5 to rent · 5 to buy

Included with 1 subscription service: Cohen Media Amazon Channel. Free or ad-supported on Kanopy, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. Listed to rent from 5 stores. Listed to buy from 5 stores.

TMDB audience score

7.2 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 146 votes, a strong audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

Why watch Sudden Fear tonight

It is a regular evening's length at 1h 52m.
It is included with Cohen Media Amazon Channel in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
TMDB users rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 146 votes.

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Questions about Sudden Fear

Is Sudden Fear scary?: MyCinema has not rated Sudden Fear for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a thriller and crime film. It is rated NR in the United States.
Where can I watch Sudden Fear in the US?: Sudden Fear streams on Cohen Media Amazon Channel, is free on Kanopy, Fawesome, 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 Sudden Fear?: Sudden Fear runs 1 hour 52 minutes (112 minutes).
Is Sudden Fear suitable for kids?: Sudden Fear is rated NR in the United States. Check the rating's own guidance before showing it to children.

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