Is The Bad Seed scary?

MyCinema has not rated The Bad Seed for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a drama, horror, and thriller film. It is rated NR in the United States.

Where can I watch The Bad Seed in the US?

The Bad Seed streams on Philo, is free on Kanopy and Philo, 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 The Bad Seed?

The Bad Seed runs 2 hours 9 minutes (129 minutes).

Is The Bad Seed suitable for kids?

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

TMDB19562h 9mDrama / Horror / Thriller

The Bad Seed

Name: The Bad Seed
Genre: Drama, Horror, Thriller
Released: 1956-09-12
Duration: 129 min

Talk all you want about the man and the woman -- but please don't tell about the girl!

Air Force Colonel Kenneth Penmark and his wife, Christine, adore their daughter Rhoda, despite her secret tendency for selfishness. Christine keeps her knowledge of her daughter's darker side to herself, but when a schoolmate of Rhoda's dies mysteriously, her self-deception unravels.

TMDB audience score

Based on 276 votes

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Availability in the US

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United States listings · Refreshed 13 Oct 2026. More horror to watch in the US

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The Bad Seed at a glance

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Runtime

Long watch · 2h 9m

At 2h 9m it runs over two hours.

Genres

Drama · Horror · Thriller

TMDB files it under drama, horror, and thriller.

US availability

1 subscription · 2 free · 5 to rent · 5 to buy

Included with 1 subscription service: Philo. Free or ad-supported on Kanopy and Philo. Listed to rent from 5 stores. Listed to buy from 5 stores.

TMDB audience score

7.1 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 276 votes, a strong audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

Why watch The Bad Seed tonight

It needs the whole evening: 2h 9m.
It is included with Philo in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
TMDB users rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 276 votes.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about The Bad Seed

Is The Bad Seed scary?: MyCinema has not rated The Bad Seed for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a drama, horror, and thriller film. It is rated NR in the United States.
Where can I watch The Bad Seed in the US?: The Bad Seed streams on Philo, is free on Kanopy and Philo, 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 The Bad Seed?: The Bad Seed runs 2 hours 9 minutes (129 minutes).
Is The Bad Seed suitable for kids?: The Bad Seed is rated NR in the United States. Check the rating's own guidance before showing it to children.