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

Where can I watch The Fog in the US?

The Fog streams on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Peacock Premium, and 4 more, is free on Kanopy, Fawesome, Fandango at Home Free, and 4 more, 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 Fog runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

Is The Fog suitable for kids?

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

TMDB19801h 30mHorror

The Fog

Name: The Fog
Genre: Horror
Released: 1980-02-01
Duration: 90 min

What you can't see won't hurt you...it'll kill you!

Strange things begin to occur as a tiny California coastal town prepares to commemorate its centenary. Inanimate objects spring eerily to life; Rev. Malone stumbles upon a dark secret about the town's founding; radio announcer Stevie witnesses a mystical fire; and hitchhiker Elizabeth discovers the mutilated corpse of a fisherman. Then a mysterious iridescent fog descends upon the village, and more people start to die.

TMDB audience score

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Availability in the US

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The Fog at a glance

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Runtime

Standard length · 1h 30m

At 1h 30m it sits between 90 minutes and two hours.

Genres

Horror

TMDB files it under horror.

US availability

7 subscriptions · 7 free · 5 to rent

Included with 7 subscription services: Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Peacock Premium, and 4 more. Free or ad-supported on Kanopy, Fawesome, Fandango at Home Free, and 4 more. Listed to rent from 5 stores.

TMDB audience score

6.7 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 1,832 votes, a positive audience score. That is a large sample of voters.

Why watch The Fog tonight

It is a regular evening's length at 1h 30m.
It is included with Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Peacock Premium, and 4 more in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
TMDB users rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 1,832 votes.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about The Fog

Is The Fog scary?: MyCinema has not rated The Fog for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a horror film. It is rated R in the United States.
Where can I watch The Fog in the US?: The Fog streams on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Peacock Premium, and 4 more, is free on Kanopy, Fawesome, Fandango at Home Free, and 4 more, 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 Fog?: The Fog runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
Is The Fog suitable for kids?: The Fog 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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