Is The Number 23 scary?

MyCinema has not rated The Number 23 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 Number 23 in the US?

The Number 23 streams on Howdy Amazon Channel 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 Number 23?

The Number 23 runs 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).

Is The Number 23 suitable for kids?

The Number 23 is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.

TMDB20071h 37mThriller / Mystery / Crime / Drama

The Number 23

Name: The Number 23
Genre: Thriller, Mystery, Crime, Drama
Released: 2007-02-23
Duration: 97 min

First it takes hold of your mind...then it takes hold of your life.

Animal control officer Walter Sparrow becomes obsessed with a novel that he believes was written about him, as more and more similarities between himself and his literary alter ego seem to arise.

TMDB audience score

Based on 3,657 votes

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Availability in the US

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United States listings · Refreshed 12 Oct 2026. More horror to watch in the US

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The Number 23 at a glance

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Runtime

Standard length · 1h 37m

At 1h 37m it sits between 90 minutes and two hours.

Genres

Thriller · Mystery · Crime · Drama

TMDB files it under thriller, mystery, crime, and drama.

US availability

1 subscription · 5 to rent · 5 to buy

Included with 1 subscription service: Howdy Amazon Channel. Listed to rent from 5 stores. Listed to buy from 5 stores.

TMDB audience score

6.4 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 3,657 votes, a positive audience score. That is a large sample of voters.

Why watch The Number 23 tonight

It is a regular evening's length at 1h 37m.
It is included with Howdy Amazon Channel in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
TMDB users rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 3,657 votes.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about The Number 23

Is The Number 23 scary?: MyCinema has not rated The Number 23 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 Number 23 in the US?: The Number 23 streams on Howdy Amazon Channel 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 Number 23?: The Number 23 runs 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).
Is The Number 23 suitable for kids?: The Number 23 is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.