Is The Fourth Kind scary?

MyCinema has not rated The Fourth Kind for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a mystery, science fiction, and thriller film. It is rated PG-13 in the United States.

Where can I watch The Fourth Kind in the US?

The Fourth Kind 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 Fourth Kind?

The Fourth Kind runs 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).

Is The Fourth Kind suitable for kids?

The Fourth Kind is rated PG-13 in the United States, which means some material may be unsuitable for children under 13. It is not suitable for young children.

TMDB20091h 38mMystery / Science Fiction / Thriller

The Fourth Kind

Name: The Fourth Kind
Genre: Mystery, Science Fiction, Thriller
Released: 2009-11-05
Duration: 98 min

There are four kinds of alien encounters. The fourth kind is abduction.

Since the 1960s, a disproportionate number of the population in and around Nome, Alaska, have gone missing. Despite FBI investigations, the disappearances remain a mystery. Dr. Abigail Tyler, a psychologist, may be on the verge of blowing the unsolved cases wide open when, during the course of treating her patients, she finds evidence of alien abductions.

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The Fourth Kind at a glance

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Runtime

Standard length · 1h 38m

At 1h 38m it sits between 90 minutes and two hours.

Genres

Mystery · Science Fiction · Thriller

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

US availability

5 to rent · 5 to buy

Not listed on a subscription service. Listed to rent from 5 stores. Listed to buy from 5 stores.

TMDB audience score

6.4 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 1,983 votes, a positive audience score. That is a large sample of voters.

Why watch The Fourth Kind tonight

It is a regular evening's length at 1h 38m.
It can be rented tonight from 5 US stores.
TMDB users rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 1,983 votes.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about The Fourth Kind

Is The Fourth Kind scary?: MyCinema has not rated The Fourth Kind for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a mystery, science fiction, and thriller film. It is rated PG-13 in the United States.
Where can I watch The Fourth Kind in the US?: The Fourth Kind 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 Fourth Kind?: The Fourth Kind runs 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).
Is The Fourth Kind suitable for kids?: The Fourth Kind is rated PG-13 in the United States, which means some material may be unsuitable for children under 13. It is not suitable for young children.

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