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TMDB20191h 20mScience Fiction / Thriller / Drama

The Mandela Effect

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A man becomes obsessed with facts and events that have been collectively misremembered by thousands of people. Believing the phenomena to be the symptom of something larger, his obsession eventually leads him to question reality itself.

TMDB audience score

Based on 203 votes

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The Mandela Effect at a glance

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Runtime

Short watch · 1h 20m

At 1h 20m it runs under 90 minutes.

More horror under 90 minutes
Genres

Science Fiction · Thriller · Drama

TMDB files it under science fiction, thriller, and drama.

US availability

2 subscriptions · 7 free · 5 to rent · 5 to buy

Included with 2 subscription services: Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Free or ad-supported on Hoopla, The Roku Channel, YouTube Free, and 4 more. Listed to rent from 5 stores. Listed to buy from 5 stores.

TMDB audience score

6.3 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 203 votes, a positive audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

Why watch The Mandela Effect tonight

  • It is a short one: 1h 20m, so it fits a late start.
  • It is included with Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
  • TMDB users rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 203 votes.
  • There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about The Mandela Effect

Is The Mandela Effect scary?
MyCinema has not rated The Mandela Effect for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a science fiction, thriller, and drama film.
Where can I watch The Mandela Effect in the US?
The Mandela Effect streams on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, is free on Hoopla, The Roku Channel, YouTube Free, and 4 more, and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is The Mandela Effect?
The Mandela Effect runs 1 hour 20 minutes (80 minutes).
Is The Mandela Effect suitable for kids?
TMDB lists no age rating for The Mandela Effect in the United States or the United States. Treat it as unsuitable for children until you have checked it yourself.

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