Is The Night of the Hunter scary?

MyCinema has not rated The Night of the Hunter for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a crime, drama, and thriller film.

Where can I watch The Night of the Hunter in the US?

The Night of the Hunter streams on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, and 4 more, is free on Kanopy, YouTube Free, and Tubi TV, and can be rented from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

How long is The Night of the Hunter?

The Night of the Hunter runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).

Is The Night of the Hunter suitable for kids?

TMDB lists no age rating for The Night of the Hunter in the United States or the United States. Treat it as unsuitable for children until you have checked it yourself.

TMDB19551h 33mCrime / Drama / Thriller

The Night of the Hunter

Name: The Night of the Hunter
Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller
Released: 1955-07-26
Duration: 93 min

It’s a hard world for little things.

In Depression-era West Virginia, a serial-killing preacher hunts two young children who know the whereabouts of a stash of money.

TMDB audience score

Based on 1,921 votes

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Availability in the US

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The Night of the Hunter 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

Standard length · 1h 33m

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

Genres

Crime · Drama · Thriller

TMDB files it under crime, drama, and thriller.

US availability

7 subscriptions · 3 free · 5 to rent · 4 to buy

Included with 7 subscription services: fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, and 4 more. Free or ad-supported on Kanopy, YouTube Free, and Tubi TV. Listed to rent from 5 stores. Listed to buy from 4 stores.

TMDB audience score

7.9 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 7.9 out of 10 across 1,921 votes, a strong audience score. That is a large sample of voters.

Why watch The Night of the Hunter tonight

It is a regular evening's length at 1h 33m.
It is included with fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, and 4 more in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
TMDB users rate it 7.9 out of 10 across 1,921 votes.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about The Night of the Hunter

Is The Night of the Hunter scary?: MyCinema has not rated The Night of the Hunter for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a crime, drama, and thriller film.
Where can I watch The Night of the Hunter in the US?: The Night of the Hunter streams on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, and 4 more, is free on Kanopy, YouTube Free, and Tubi TV, and can be rented from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is The Night of the Hunter?: The Night of the Hunter runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).
Is The Night of the Hunter suitable for kids?: TMDB lists no age rating for The Night of the Hunter in the United States or the United States. Treat it as unsuitable for children until you have checked it yourself.