MyCinema has not rated The Pit for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a horror and comedy film. It is rated R in the United States.

Where can I watch The Pit in the US?

The Pit streams on fuboTV and Howdy Amazon Channel and is free on Fawesome, The Roku Channel, and Tubi TV in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

The Pit runs 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).

Is The Pit suitable for kids?

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

TMDB19811h 37mHorror / Comedy

The Pit

Name: The Pit
Genre: Horror, Comedy
Released: 1981-10-23
Duration: 97 min

Jamie wouldn't kill anyone… unless Teddy told him to!

Twelve year-old Jamie Benjamin is a solitary misunderstood boy in his preteens. His classmates pick on him, his neighbors think he's weird and his parents ignore him. But now Jamie has a secret weapon: deep in the woods he has discovered a deep pit full of man-eating creatures he calls Trogs... and it isn't long before he gets an idea for getting revenge and feeding the Trogs in the process!

TMDB audience score

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The Pit at a glance

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Runtime

Standard length · 1h 37m

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

Genres

Horror · Comedy

TMDB files it under horror and comedy.

US availability

2 subscriptions · 3 free

Included with 2 subscription services: fuboTV and Howdy Amazon Channel. Free or ad-supported on Fawesome, The Roku Channel, and Tubi TV.

TMDB audience score

5.6 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 5.6 out of 10 across 103 votes, a mixed audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

Why watch The Pit tonight

It is a regular evening's length at 1h 37m.
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There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about The Pit

Is The Pit scary?: MyCinema has not rated The Pit for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a horror and comedy film. It is rated R in the United States.
Where can I watch The Pit in the US?: The Pit streams on fuboTV and Howdy Amazon Channel and is free on Fawesome, The Roku Channel, and Tubi TV in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is The Pit?: The Pit runs 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).
Is The Pit suitable for kids?: The Pit 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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