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

Where can I watch The Reef in the US?

The Reef streams on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, and 4 more, is free on Hoopla, The Roku Channel, 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 Reef?

The Reef runs 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).

Is The Reef suitable for kids?

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

TMDB20101h 28mDrama / Horror / Thriller

The Reef

Name: The Reef
Genre: Drama, Horror, Thriller
Released: 2010-05-15
Duration: 88 min

Pray that you drown first.

A great white shark hunts the crew of a capsized sailboat along the Great Barrier Reef.

TMDB audience score

Based on 620 votes

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Availability in the US

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The Reef at a glance

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Runtime

Short watch · 1h 28m

At 1h 28m it runs under 90 minutes.

More horror under 90 minutes

Genres

Drama · Horror · Thriller

TMDB files it under drama, horror, and thriller.

US availability

7 subscriptions · 3 free · 5 to rent · 5 to buy

Included with 7 subscription services: Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, and 4 more. Free or ad-supported on Hoopla, The Roku Channel, and Tubi TV. Listed to rent from 5 stores. Listed to buy from 5 stores.

TMDB audience score

5.6 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 5.6 out of 10 across 620 votes, a mixed audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

Why watch The Reef tonight

It is a short one: 1h 28m, so it fits a late start.
It is included with Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, and 4 more in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

How scary is The Reef?

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Questions about The Reef

Is The Reef scary?: MyCinema has not rated The Reef for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a drama, horror, and thriller film. It is rated R in the United States.
Where can I watch The Reef in the US?: The Reef streams on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, and 4 more, is free on Hoopla, The Roku Channel, 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 Reef?: The Reef runs 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).
Is The Reef suitable for kids?: The Reef 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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