Is The Offence scary?

MyCinema has not rated The Offence for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a crime, drama, and thriller film. It is rated R in the United States.

Where can I watch The Offence in the US?

The Offence streams on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, and 2 more, is free on The Roku Channel and Tubi TV, 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 Offence?

The Offence runs 1 hour 53 minutes (113 minutes).

Is The Offence suitable for kids?

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

TMDB19731h 53mCrime / Drama / Thriller

The Offence

Name: The Offence
Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller
Released: 1973-01-11
Duration: 113 min

After 20 years, what detective-sergeant Johnson has seen and done is destroying him.

A burned-out British police detective finally snaps while interrogating a suspected child molester.

TMDB audience score

Based on 182 votes

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Availability in the US

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The Offence 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 53m

At 1h 53m it sits between 90 minutes and two hours.

Genres

Crime · Drama · Thriller

TMDB files it under crime, drama, and thriller.

US availability

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

Included with 5 subscription services: fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, and 2 more. Free or ad-supported on The Roku Channel and Tubi TV. Listed to rent from 3 stores. Listed to buy from 3 stores.

TMDB audience score

6.8 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 182 votes, a positive audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

Why watch The Offence tonight

It is a regular evening's length at 1h 53m.
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.
TMDB users rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 182 votes.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about The Offence

Is The Offence scary?: MyCinema has not rated The Offence for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a crime, drama, and thriller film. It is rated R in the United States.
Where can I watch The Offence in the US?: The Offence streams on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, and 2 more, is free on The Roku Channel and Tubi TV, 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 Offence?: The Offence runs 1 hour 53 minutes (113 minutes).
Is The Offence suitable for kids?: The Offence is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.