Is The Manchurian Candidate scary?

MyCinema has not rated The Manchurian Candidate for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a thriller and drama film. It is rated PG-13 in the United States.

Where can I watch The Manchurian Candidate in the US?

The Manchurian Candidate streams on Philo and TCM, is free on YouTube Free, and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

How long is The Manchurian Candidate?

The Manchurian Candidate runs 2 hours 6 minutes (126 minutes).

Is The Manchurian Candidate suitable for kids?

The Manchurian Candidate 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.

TMDB19622h 6mThriller / Drama

The Manchurian Candidate

Name: The Manchurian Candidate
Genre: Thriller, Drama
Released: 1962-10-24
Duration: 126 min

When you've seen it all, you'll swear there's never been anything like it!

Near the end of the Korean War, a platoon of U.S. soldiers is captured by communists and brainwashed. Following the war, the platoon is returned home, and Sergeant Raymond Shaw is lauded as a hero by the rest of his platoon. However, the platoon commander, Captain Bennett Marco, finds himself plagued by strange nightmares and soon races to uncover a terrible plot.

TMDB audience score

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Availability in the US

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The Manchurian Candidate at a glance

Worked out from the film's TMDB record and its United States provider listings. These are facts about the data, not a review.

Runtime

Long watch · 2h 6m

At 2h 6m it runs over two hours.

Genres

Thriller · Drama

TMDB files it under thriller and drama.

US availability

2 subscriptions · 1 free · 3 to rent · 3 to buy

Included with 2 subscription services: Philo and TCM. Free or ad-supported on YouTube Free. Listed to rent from 3 stores. Listed to buy from 3 stores.

TMDB audience score

7.5 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 850 votes, a strong audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

Why watch The Manchurian Candidate tonight

It needs the whole evening: 2h 6m.
It is included with Philo and TCM in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
TMDB users rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 850 votes.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about The Manchurian Candidate

Is The Manchurian Candidate scary?: MyCinema has not rated The Manchurian Candidate for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a thriller and drama film. It is rated PG-13 in the United States.
Where can I watch The Manchurian Candidate in the US?: The Manchurian Candidate streams on Philo and TCM, is free on YouTube Free, and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is The Manchurian Candidate?: The Manchurian Candidate runs 2 hours 6 minutes (126 minutes).
Is The Manchurian Candidate suitable for kids?: The Manchurian Candidate 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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