Is The 39 Steps scary?

MyCinema has not rated The 39 Steps for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a mystery and thriller film. It is rated NR in the United States.

Where can I watch The 39 Steps in the US?

The 39 Steps streams on Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max Amazon Channel, Philo, and 5 more, is free on JustWatch TV, Hoopla, FlixHouse, and 11 more, and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

How long is The 39 Steps?

The 39 Steps runs 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).

Is The 39 Steps suitable for kids?

The 39 Steps is rated NR in the United States. Check the rating's own guidance before showing it to children.

TMDB19351h 26mMystery / Thriller

The 39 Steps

Name: The 39 Steps
Genre: Mystery, Thriller
Released: 1935-06-06
Duration: 86 min

Handcuffed to the girl who double-crossed him

Richard Hanney has a rude awakening when a glamorous female spy falls into his bed - with a knife in her back. Having a bit of trouble explaining it all to Scotland Yard, he heads for the hills of Scotland to try to clear his name by locating the spy ring known as The 39 Steps.

TMDB audience score

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The 39 Steps at a glance

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Runtime

Short watch · 1h 26m

At 1h 26m it runs under 90 minutes.

More horror under 90 minutes

Genres

Mystery · Thriller

TMDB files it under mystery and thriller.

US availability

8 subscriptions · 14 free · 3 to rent · 3 to buy

Included with 8 subscription services: Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max Amazon Channel, Philo, and 5 more. Free or ad-supported on JustWatch TV, Hoopla, FlixHouse, and 11 more. Listed to rent from 3 stores. Listed to buy from 3 stores.

TMDB audience score

7.3 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 1,101 votes, a strong audience score. That is a large sample of voters.

Why watch The 39 Steps tonight

It is a short one: 1h 26m, so it fits a late start.
It is included with Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max Amazon Channel, Philo, and 5 more in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
TMDB users rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 1,101 votes.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about The 39 Steps

Is The 39 Steps scary?: MyCinema has not rated The 39 Steps for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a mystery and thriller film. It is rated NR in the United States.
Where can I watch The 39 Steps in the US?: The 39 Steps streams on Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max Amazon Channel, Philo, and 5 more, is free on JustWatch TV, Hoopla, FlixHouse, and 11 more, and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is The 39 Steps?: The 39 Steps runs 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).
Is The 39 Steps suitable for kids?: The 39 Steps is rated NR in the United States. Check the rating's own guidance before showing it to children.