Is The Parallax View scary?

MyCinema has not rated The Parallax View 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 Parallax View in the US?

The Parallax View is free on Kanopy and Hoopla 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 Parallax View?

The Parallax View runs 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).

Is The Parallax View suitable for kids?

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

TMDB19741h 42mCrime / Drama / Thriller

The Parallax View

Name: The Parallax View
Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller
Released: 1974-06-14
Duration: 102 min

As American as apple pie.

An ambitious reporter gets in trouble while investigating a senator's assassination which leads to a vast conspiracy involving a multinational corporation behind every event in the world's headlines.

TMDB audience score

Based on 394 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 Parallax View at a glance

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Runtime

Standard length · 1h 42m

At 1h 42m it sits between 90 minutes and two hours.

Genres

Crime · Drama · Thriller

TMDB files it under crime, drama, and thriller.

US availability

2 free · 5 to rent · 5 to buy

Not listed on a subscription service. Free or ad-supported on Kanopy and Hoopla. Listed to rent from 5 stores. Listed to buy from 5 stores.

TMDB audience score

6.8 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 394 votes, a positive audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

Why watch The Parallax View tonight

It is a regular evening's length at 1h 42m.
It is free to watch on Kanopy and Hoopla in the US.
TMDB users rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 394 votes.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about The Parallax View

Is The Parallax View scary?: MyCinema has not rated The Parallax View 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 Parallax View in the US?: The Parallax View is free on Kanopy and Hoopla 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 Parallax View?: The Parallax View runs 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).
Is The Parallax View suitable for kids?: The Parallax View is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.