MyCinema has not rated The Fan for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a thriller, action, and drama film. It is rated R in the United States.

Where can I watch The Fan in the US?

The Fan streams on Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel 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.

The Fan runs 1 hour 56 minutes (116 minutes).

Is The Fan suitable for kids?

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

TMDB19961h 56mThriller / Action / Drama

The Fan

Name: The Fan
Genre: Thriller, Action, Drama
Released: 1996-08-15
Duration: 116 min

All fans have a favorite player. This one has a favorite target.

When the San Francisco Giants pay center-fielder, Bobby Rayburn $40 million to lead their team to the World Series, no one is happier or more supportive than #1 fan, Gil Renard. When Rayburn becomes mired in the worst slump of his career, the obsessed Renard decides to stop at nothing to help his idol regain his former glory—not even murder.

TMDB audience score

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The Fan at a glance

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Runtime

Standard length · 1h 56m

At 1h 56m it sits between 90 minutes and two hours.

Genres

Thriller · Action · Drama

TMDB files it under thriller, action, and drama.

US availability

1 subscription · 5 to rent · 5 to buy

Included with 1 subscription service: Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel. Listed to rent from 5 stores. Listed to buy from 5 stores.

TMDB audience score

6.0 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 915 votes, a mixed audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

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Questions about The Fan

Is The Fan scary?: MyCinema has not rated The Fan for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a thriller, action, and drama film. It is rated R in the United States.
Where can I watch The Fan in the US?: The Fan streams on Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel 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 Fan?: The Fan runs 1 hour 56 minutes (116 minutes).
Is The Fan suitable for kids?: The Fan 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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