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

Where can I watch The Independent in the US?

The Independent streams on Peacock Premium 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 Independent?

The Independent runs 1 hour 48 minutes (108 minutes).

Is The Independent suitable for kids?

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

TMDB20221h 48mThriller / Mystery / Crime

The Independent

Name: The Independent
Genre: Thriller, Mystery, Crime
Released: 2022-11-02
Duration: 108 min

Follow the lies. Find the truth.

It's the final weeks of the most consequential presidential election in history. America is poised to elect either its first female president or its first viable independent candidate. Reporting history as it's made, an idealistic young journalist teams up with her idol, legendary journalist Nick Booker, to uncover a conspiracy that places the fate of the election, and the country, in their hands.

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The Independent at a glance

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Runtime

Standard length · 1h 48m

At 1h 48m it sits between 90 minutes and two hours.

Genres

Thriller · Mystery · Crime

TMDB files it under thriller, mystery, and crime.

US availability

1 subscription · 6 to rent · 5 to buy

Included with 1 subscription service: Peacock Premium. Listed to rent from 6 stores. Listed to buy from 5 stores.

TMDB audience score

6.5 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 148 votes, a positive audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

Why watch The Independent tonight

It is a regular evening's length at 1h 48m.
It is included with Peacock Premium in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
TMDB users rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 148 votes.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about The Independent

Is The Independent scary?: MyCinema has not rated The Independent for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a thriller, mystery, and crime film. It is rated R in the United States.
Where can I watch The Independent in the US?: The Independent streams on Peacock Premium 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 Independent?: The Independent runs 1 hour 48 minutes (108 minutes).
Is The Independent suitable for kids?: The Independent 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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