Is The Dead Zone scary?

MyCinema has not rated The Dead Zone for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a thriller, horror, and science fiction film. It is rated R in the United States.

Where can I watch The Dead Zone in the US?

The Dead Zone streams on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, and 2 more, is free on YouTube Free, 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 Dead Zone?

The Dead Zone runs 1 hour 43 minutes (103 minutes).

Is The Dead Zone suitable for kids?

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

TMDB19831h 43mThriller / Horror / Science Fiction

The Dead Zone

Name: The Dead Zone
Genre: Thriller, Horror, Science Fiction
Released: 1983-10-21
Duration: 103 min

In his mind, he has the power to see the future. In his hands, he has the power to change it.

Johnny Smith is a schoolteacher with his whole life ahead of him but, after leaving his fiancee's home one night, is involved in a car crash which leaves him in a coma for 5 years. When he wakes, he discovers he has an ability to see into the past, present and future life of anyone with whom he comes into physical contact.

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Availability in the US

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The Dead Zone at a glance

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Runtime

Standard length · 1h 43m

At 1h 43m it sits between 90 minutes and two hours.

Genres

Thriller · Horror · Science Fiction

TMDB files it under thriller, horror, and science fiction.

US availability

5 subscriptions · 1 free · 5 to rent · 5 to buy

Included with 5 subscription services: Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, and 2 more. Free or ad-supported on YouTube Free. Listed to rent from 5 stores. Listed to buy from 5 stores.

TMDB audience score

7.0 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 1,927 votes, a strong audience score. That is a large sample of voters.

Why watch The Dead Zone tonight

It is a regular evening's length at 1h 43m.
It is included with Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, and 2 more in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
TMDB users rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 1,927 votes.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about The Dead Zone

Is The Dead Zone scary?: MyCinema has not rated The Dead Zone for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a thriller, horror, and science fiction film. It is rated R in the United States.
Where can I watch The Dead Zone in the US?: The Dead Zone streams on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, and 2 more, is free on YouTube Free, 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 Dead Zone?: The Dead Zone runs 1 hour 43 minutes (103 minutes).
Is The Dead Zone suitable for kids?: The Dead Zone is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.

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