MyCinema has not rated The Blob for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a horror and science fiction film.

Where can I watch The Blob in the US?

The Blob streams on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Philo, YouTube TV, and 4 more, is free on Fawesome, Philo, Shout! Factory TV, and 3 more, and can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

How long is The Blob?

The Blob runs 1 hour 22 minutes (82 minutes).

Is The Blob suitable for kids?

TMDB lists no age rating for The Blob in the United States or the United States. Treat it as unsuitable for children until you have checked it yourself.

TMDB19581h 22mHorror / Science Fiction

The Blob

Name: The Blob
Genre: Horror, Science Fiction
Released: 1958-09-10
Duration: 82 min

It crawls. It creeps. It eats you alive!

A drive-in favorite, this sci-fi classic follows teenagers Steve and his best girl, Jane, as they try to protect their hometown from a gelatinous alien life form that engulfs everything it touches. The first to discover the substance and live to tell about it, Steve and Jane witness the blob destroying an elderly man, then it growing to a terrifying size. But no one else has seen the goo, and policeman Dave refuses to believe the kids without proof.

TMDB audience score

Based on 691 votes

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The Blob at a glance

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Runtime

Short watch · 1h 22m

At 1h 22m it runs under 90 minutes.

More horror under 90 minutes

Genres

Horror · Science Fiction

TMDB files it under horror and science fiction.

US availability

7 subscriptions · 6 free · 2 to rent · 2 to buy

Included with 7 subscription services: HBO Max Amazon Channel, Philo, YouTube TV, and 4 more. Free or ad-supported on Fawesome, Philo, Shout! Factory TV, and 3 more. Listed to rent from 2 stores. Listed to buy from 2 stores.

TMDB audience score

6.2 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 691 votes, a positive audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

Why watch The Blob tonight

It is a short one: 1h 22m, so it fits a late start.
It is included with HBO Max Amazon Channel, Philo, YouTube TV, and 4 more in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
TMDB users rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 691 votes.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about The Blob

Is The Blob scary?: MyCinema has not rated The Blob for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a horror and science fiction film.
Where can I watch The Blob in the US?: The Blob streams on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Philo, YouTube TV, and 4 more, is free on Fawesome, Philo, Shout! Factory TV, and 3 more, and can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is The Blob?: The Blob runs 1 hour 22 minutes (82 minutes).
Is The Blob suitable for kids?: TMDB lists no age rating for The Blob in the United States or the United States. Treat it as unsuitable for children until you have checked it yourself.

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