Is The Pit and the Pendulum scary?

MyCinema has not rated The Pit and the Pendulum for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a horror, mystery, and drama film.

Where can I watch The Pit and the Pendulum in the US?

The Pit and the Pendulum streams on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, and 6 more, is free on YouTube Free and Tubi TV, 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 Pit and the Pendulum?

The Pit and the Pendulum runs 1 hour 20 minutes (80 minutes).

Is The Pit and the Pendulum suitable for kids?

TMDB lists no age rating for The Pit and the Pendulum in the United States or the United States. Treat it as unsuitable for children until you have checked it yourself.

TMDB19611h 20mHorror / Mystery / Drama

The Pit and the Pendulum

Name: The Pit and the Pendulum
Genre: Horror, Mystery, Drama
Released: 1961-08-12
Duration: 80 min

Betrayal cuts both ways!

In the sixteenth century, Francis Barnard travels to Spain to clarify the strange circumstances of his sister's death after she had married the son of a cruel Spanish Inquisitor.

TMDB audience score

Based on 402 votes

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Availability in the US

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United States listings · Refreshed 13 Oct 2026. More horror to watch in the US

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The Pit and the Pendulum 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 20m

At 1h 20m it runs under 90 minutes.

More horror under 90 minutes

Genres

Horror · Mystery · Drama

TMDB files it under horror, mystery, and drama.

US availability

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

Included with 9 subscription services: Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, and 6 more. Free or ad-supported on YouTube Free and Tubi TV. Listed to rent from 5 stores. Listed to buy from 5 stores.

TMDB audience score

6.9 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 402 votes, a positive audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

Why watch The Pit and the Pendulum tonight

It is a short one: 1h 20m, so it fits a late start.
It is included with Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, and 6 more in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
TMDB users rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 402 votes.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about The Pit and the Pendulum

Is The Pit and the Pendulum scary?: MyCinema has not rated The Pit and the Pendulum for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a horror, mystery, and drama film.
Where can I watch The Pit and the Pendulum in the US?: The Pit and the Pendulum streams on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, and 6 more, is free on YouTube Free and Tubi TV, 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 Pit and the Pendulum?: The Pit and the Pendulum runs 1 hour 20 minutes (80 minutes).
Is The Pit and the Pendulum suitable for kids?: TMDB lists no age rating for The Pit and the Pendulum in the United States or the United States. Treat it as unsuitable for children until you have checked it yourself.