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

Where can I watch The Player in the US?

The Player streams on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Cinemax Amazon Channel, and 2 more and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 3 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

How long is The Player?

The Player runs 2 hours 4 minutes (124 minutes).

Is The Player suitable for kids?

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

TMDB19922h 4mMystery / Drama / Thriller

The Player

Name: The Player
Genre: Mystery, Drama, Thriller
Released: 1992-05-08
Duration: 124 min

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The Player at a glance

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Runtime

Long watch · 2h 4m

At 2h 4m it runs over two hours.

Genres

Mystery · Drama · Thriller

TMDB files it under mystery, drama, and thriller.

US availability

5 subscriptions · 6 to rent · 5 to buy

Included with 5 subscription services: HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Cinemax Amazon Channel, and 2 more. Listed to rent from 6 stores. Listed to buy from 5 stores.

TMDB audience score

7.2 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 1,000 votes, a strong audience score. That is a large sample of voters.

Why watch The Player tonight

It needs the whole evening: 2h 4m.
It is included with HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Cinemax Amazon Channel, and 2 more in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
TMDB users rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 1,000 votes.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

How scary is The Player?

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Questions about The Player

Is The Player scary?: MyCinema has not rated The Player for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a mystery, drama, and thriller film. It is rated R in the United States.
Where can I watch The Player in the US?: The Player streams on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Cinemax Amazon Channel, and 2 more and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 3 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is The Player?: The Player runs 2 hours 4 minutes (124 minutes).
Is The Player suitable for kids?: The Player 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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