Is The Kindred scary?

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

Where can I watch The Kindred in the US?

The Kindred streams on AMC Plus Apple TV channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+, and 3 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

How long is The Kindred?

The Kindred runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).

Is The Kindred suitable for kids?

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

TMDB19871h 33mHorror / Science Fiction

The Kindred

Name: The Kindred
Genre: Horror, Science Fiction
Released: 1987-01-09
Duration: 93 min

John's got a half brother... half human... half something else!

Amanda's deathbed request to her son, John, was for him to destroy all the lab notes etc. from her last experiment. She also blurts out he had a brother. At the funeral John meets Melissa, who claims to be his mother's biggest fan. Together with some of John's friends they go to Amanda's house, but none are prepared for what they find there.

TMDB audience score

Based on 83 votes

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The Kindred at a glance

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Runtime

Standard length · 1h 33m

At 1h 33m it sits between 90 minutes and two hours.

Genres

Horror · Science Fiction

TMDB files it under horror and science fiction.

US availability

6 subscriptions

Included with 6 subscription services: AMC Plus Apple TV channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+, and 3 more.

TMDB audience score

6.0 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 83 votes, a mixed audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

Why watch The Kindred tonight

It is a regular evening's length at 1h 33m.
It is included with AMC Plus Apple TV channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+, and 3 more in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about The Kindred

Is The Kindred scary?: MyCinema has not rated The Kindred for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a horror and science fiction film. It is rated R in the United States.
Where can I watch The Kindred in the US?: The Kindred streams on AMC Plus Apple TV channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+, and 3 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is The Kindred?: The Kindred runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).
Is The Kindred suitable for kids?: The Kindred 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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