Is The Hunchback of Notre Dame scary?

MyCinema has not rated The Hunchback of Notre Dame for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a drama, romance, and horror film. It is rated NR in the United States.

Where can I watch The Hunchback of Notre Dame in the US?

The Hunchback of Notre Dame streams on FlixFling and Bloodstream, is free on Kanopy and Bloodstream, and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 3 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

How long is The Hunchback of Notre Dame?

The Hunchback of Notre Dame runs 1 hour 57 minutes (117 minutes).

Is The Hunchback of Notre Dame suitable for kids?

The Hunchback of Notre Dame is rated NR in the United States. Check the rating's own guidance before showing it to children.

TMDB19391h 57mDrama / Romance / Horror

The Hunchback of Notre Dame

Name: The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Genre: Drama, Romance, Horror
Released: 1939-08-31
Duration: 117 min

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Paris, France, 1482. Frollo, Chief Justice of benevolent King Louis XI, gets infatuated by the beauty of Esmeralda, a young Romani girl. The hunchback Quasimodo, Frollo's protege and bell-ringer of Notre Dame, lives in peace among the bells in the heights of the immense cathedral until he is involved by the twisted magistrate in his malicious plans to free himself from Esmeralda's alleged spell, which he believes to be the devil's work.

TMDB audience score

Based on 227 votes

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Availability in the US

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The Hunchback of Notre Dame at a glance

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Runtime

Standard length · 1h 57m

At 1h 57m it sits between 90 minutes and two hours.

Genres

Drama · Romance · Horror

TMDB files it under drama, romance, and horror.

US availability

2 subscriptions · 2 free · 6 to rent · 6 to buy

Included with 2 subscription services: FlixFling and Bloodstream. Free or ad-supported on Kanopy and Bloodstream. Listed to rent from 6 stores. Listed to buy from 6 stores.

TMDB audience score

7.3 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 227 votes, a strong audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

Why watch The Hunchback of Notre Dame tonight

It is a regular evening's length at 1h 57m.
It is included with FlixFling and Bloodstream in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
TMDB users rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 227 votes.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about The Hunchback of Notre Dame

Is The Hunchback of Notre Dame scary?: MyCinema has not rated The Hunchback of Notre Dame for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a drama, romance, and horror film. It is rated NR in the United States.
Where can I watch The Hunchback of Notre Dame in the US?: The Hunchback of Notre Dame streams on FlixFling and Bloodstream, is free on Kanopy and Bloodstream, and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 3 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is The Hunchback of Notre Dame?: The Hunchback of Notre Dame runs 1 hour 57 minutes (117 minutes).
Is The Hunchback of Notre Dame suitable for kids?: The Hunchback of Notre Dame is rated NR in the United States. Check the rating's own guidance before showing it to children.