Is The Dark Half scary?

MyCinema has not rated The Dark Half for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a mystery and horror film. It is rated R in the United States.

Where can I watch The Dark Half in the US?

The Dark Half streams on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, is free on Kanopy, Fawesome, Fandango at Home Free, and 5 more, and can be rented from 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 Dark Half?

The Dark Half runs 2 hours 2 minutes (122 minutes).

Is The Dark Half suitable for kids?

The Dark Half is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.

TMDB19932h 2mMystery / Horror

The Dark Half

Name: The Dark Half
Genre: Mystery, Horror
Released: 1993-04-23
Duration: 122 min

There are very good reasons to be afraid of the dark.

Following the public's realization that Thad Beaumont and George Stark are one and the same, the former stages a mock funeral, only for a series of gruesome murders to begin occurring as in his books.

TMDB audience score

Based on 490 votes

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Availability in the US

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The Dark Half at a glance

Worked out from the film's TMDB record and its United States provider listings. These are facts about the data, not a review.

Runtime

Long watch · 2h 2m

At 2h 2m it runs over two hours.

Genres

Mystery · Horror

TMDB files it under mystery and horror.

US availability

2 subscriptions · 8 free · 2 to rent · 4 to buy

Included with 2 subscription services: Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Free or ad-supported on Kanopy, Fawesome, Fandango at Home Free, and 5 more. Listed to rent from 2 stores. Listed to buy from 4 stores.

TMDB audience score

6.0 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 490 votes, a positive audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

Why watch The Dark Half tonight

It needs the whole evening: 2h 2m.
It is included with Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
TMDB users rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 490 votes.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about The Dark Half

Is The Dark Half scary?: MyCinema has not rated The Dark Half for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a mystery and horror film. It is rated R in the United States.
Where can I watch The Dark Half in the US?: The Dark Half streams on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, is free on Kanopy, Fawesome, Fandango at Home Free, and 5 more, and can be rented from 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 Dark Half?: The Dark Half runs 2 hours 2 minutes (122 minutes).
Is The Dark Half suitable for kids?: The Dark Half is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.