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

Where can I watch The Hour of the Pig in the US?

The Hour of the Pig is free on Hoopla and can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

How long is The Hour of the Pig?

The Hour of the Pig runs 1 hour 52 minutes (112 minutes).

Is The Hour of the Pig suitable for kids?

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

TMDB19931h 52mDrama / History / Thriller / Crime / Romance / Mystery

The Hour of the Pig

Name: The Hour of the Pig
Genre: Drama, History, Thriller, Crime, Romance
Released: 1993-09-25
Duration: 112 min

The case is a dog. The defendant is a pig. And the law is an ass.

In medieval France, young lawyer Richard Courtois leaves Paris for the simpler life in the country. However, he is soon drawn into amorous and political intrigues. At the same time, he is pushed to defend a pig, owned by the mysterious gypsy Samira. The pig has been arrested for the murder of a young boy.

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The Hour of the Pig at a glance

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Runtime

Standard length · 1h 52m

At 1h 52m it sits between 90 minutes and two hours.

Genres

Drama · History · Thriller · Crime · Romance · Mystery

TMDB files it under drama, history, thriller, crime, romance, and mystery.

US availability

1 free · 2 to rent · 2 to buy

Not listed on a subscription service. Free or ad-supported on Hoopla. Listed to rent from 2 stores. Listed to buy from 2 stores.

TMDB audience score

6.2 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 45 votes, a positive audience score. That is a small sample, so the score can still move a lot.

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Is The Hour of the Pig scary?: MyCinema has not rated The Hour of the Pig for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a drama, history, and thriller film. It is rated R in the United States.
Where can I watch The Hour of the Pig in the US?: The Hour of the Pig is free on Hoopla and can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is The Hour of the Pig?: The Hour of the Pig runs 1 hour 52 minutes (112 minutes).
Is The Hour of the Pig suitable for kids?: The Hour of the Pig 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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