Is The Octagon scary?

MyCinema has not rated The Octagon for scares yet. TMDB lists it as an adventure, action, and thriller film. It is rated R in the United States.

Where can I watch The Octagon in the US?

The Octagon streams on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, and 2 more and is free on The Roku Channel, YouTube Free, Plex, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

How long is The Octagon?

The Octagon runs 1 hour 44 minutes (104 minutes).

Is The Octagon suitable for kids?

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

TMDB19801h 44mAdventure / Action / Thriller

The Octagon

Name: The Octagon
Genre: Adventure, Action, Thriller
Released: 1980-08-14
Duration: 104 min

In a world of choices, for one man there is no choice... he must face The Octagon.

Scott James, a veteran martial arts expert, is recruited as the protector of the wealthy and beautiful Justine after she becomes the target of a ninja clan. When Scott finds out that his ruthless arch-nemesis, McCarn , is involved with the stealthy and dangerous criminals, he is eager to settle old scores. Soon Scott is facing off against McCarn and the entire ninja horde in an effort to take them all down.

TMDB audience score

Based on 159 votes

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The Octagon at a glance

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Runtime

Standard length · 1h 44m

At 1h 44m it sits between 90 minutes and two hours.

Genres

Adventure · Action · Thriller

TMDB files it under adventure, action, and thriller.

US availability

5 subscriptions · 5 free

Included with 5 subscription services: fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, and 2 more. Free or ad-supported on The Roku Channel, YouTube Free, Plex, and 2 more.

TMDB audience score

5.1 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 5.1 out of 10 across 159 votes, a mixed audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

Why watch The Octagon tonight

It is a regular evening's length at 1h 44m.
It is included with fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, and 2 more in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.

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Questions about The Octagon

Is The Octagon scary?: MyCinema has not rated The Octagon for scares yet. TMDB lists it as an adventure, action, and thriller film. It is rated R in the United States.
Where can I watch The Octagon in the US?: The Octagon streams on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, and 2 more and is free on The Roku Channel, YouTube Free, Plex, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is The Octagon?: The Octagon runs 1 hour 44 minutes (104 minutes).
Is The Octagon suitable for kids?: The Octagon 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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