Is The Postman Always Rings Twice scary?

MyCinema has not rated The Postman Always Rings Twice for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a crime, romance, and drama film. It is rated R in the United States.

Where can I watch The Postman Always Rings Twice in the US?

The Postman Always Rings Twice can be rented from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and 1 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

How long is The Postman Always Rings Twice?

The Postman Always Rings Twice runs 2 hours 2 minutes (122 minutes).

Is The Postman Always Rings Twice suitable for kids?

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

TMDB19812h 2mCrime / Romance / Drama / Thriller

The Postman Always Rings Twice

Name: The Postman Always Rings Twice
Genre: Crime, Romance, Drama, Thriller
Released: 1981-03-20
Duration: 122 min

You can get away with anything. Once.

The sensuous wife of a lunch wagon proprietor and a rootless drifter begin a sordidly steamy affair and conspire to murder her Greek husband.

TMDB audience score

Based on 583 votes

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Availability in the US

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MyCinema quick facts

The Postman Always Rings Twice 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

Long watch · 2h 2m

At 2h 2m it runs over two hours.

Genres

Crime · Romance · Drama · Thriller

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

US availability

4 to rent · 4 to buy

Not listed on a subscription service. Listed to rent from 4 stores. Listed to buy from 4 stores.

TMDB audience score

6.5 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 583 votes, a positive audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

Why watch The Postman Always Rings Twice tonight

It needs the whole evening: 2h 2m.
It can be rented tonight from 4 US stores.
TMDB users rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 583 votes.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

How scary is The Postman Always Rings Twice?

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Questions about The Postman Always Rings Twice

Is The Postman Always Rings Twice scary?: MyCinema has not rated The Postman Always Rings Twice for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a crime, romance, and drama film. It is rated R in the United States.
Where can I watch The Postman Always Rings Twice in the US?: The Postman Always Rings Twice can be rented from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and 1 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is The Postman Always Rings Twice?: The Postman Always Rings Twice runs 2 hours 2 minutes (122 minutes).
Is The Postman Always Rings Twice suitable for kids?: The Postman Always Rings Twice is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.