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TMDB19361h 22mCrime / Drama / Romance / Thriller

The Petrified Forest

AGAIN THEY TRIUMPH!...The stars of 'Human Bondage' in a picture greater than the play!

Gabby, the waitress in an isolated Arizona diner, dreams of a bigger and better life. One day penniless intellectual Alan drifts into the joint and the two strike up a rapport. Soon enough, notorious killer Duke Mantee takes the diner's inhabitants hostage. Surrounded by miles of desert, the patrons and staff are forced to sit tight with Mantee and his gang overnight.

TMDB audience score

Based on 224 votes

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The Petrified Forest 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

Short watch · 1h 22m

At 1h 22m it runs under 90 minutes.

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Genres

Crime · Drama · Romance · Thriller

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

US availability

1 subscription · 5 to rent · 5 to buy

Included with 1 subscription service: TCM. Listed to rent from 5 stores. Listed to buy from 5 stores.

TMDB audience score

7.1 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 224 votes, a strong audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

Why watch The Petrified Forest tonight

  • It is a short one: 1h 22m, so it fits a late start.
  • It is included with TCM in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
  • TMDB users rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 224 votes.
  • There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Is The Petrified Forest scary?
MyCinema has not rated The Petrified Forest for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a crime, drama, and romance film. It is rated NR in the United States.
Where can I watch The Petrified Forest in the US?
The Petrified Forest streams on TCM 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 Petrified Forest?
The Petrified Forest runs 1 hour 22 minutes (82 minutes).
Is The Petrified Forest suitable for kids?
The Petrified Forest is rated NR in the United States. Check the rating's own guidance before showing it to children.

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