Is The Return of Swamp Thing scary?

MyCinema has not rated The Return of Swamp Thing for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a horror and science fiction film. It is rated PG-13 in the United States.

Where can I watch The Return of Swamp Thing in the US?

The Return of Swamp Thing streams on Amazon Prime Video, Night Flight Plus, FlixFling, and 5 more, is free on Hoopla, Fawesome, Bloodstream, and 8 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 Return of Swamp Thing?

The Return of Swamp Thing runs 1 hour 24 minutes (84 minutes).

Is The Return of Swamp Thing suitable for kids?

The Return of Swamp Thing is rated PG-13 in the United States, which means some material may be unsuitable for children under 13. It is not suitable for young children.

TMDB19891h 24mHorror / Science Fiction

The Return of Swamp Thing

Name: The Return of Swamp Thing
Genre: Horror, Science Fiction
Released: 1989-05-11
Duration: 84 min

Why can't men be more like plants?

The Swamp Thing returns to battle the evil Dr. Arcane, who has a new science lab full of creatures transformed by genetic mutation, and chooses Heather Locklear as his new object of affection.

TMDB audience score

Based on 271 votes

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MyCinema quick facts

The Return of Swamp Thing 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 24m

At 1h 24m it runs under 90 minutes.

More horror under 90 minutes

Genres

Horror · Science Fiction

TMDB files it under horror and science fiction.

US availability

8 subscriptions · 11 free · 6 to rent · 5 to buy

Included with 8 subscription services: Amazon Prime Video, Night Flight Plus, FlixFling, and 5 more. Free or ad-supported on Hoopla, Fawesome, Bloodstream, and 8 more. Listed to rent from 6 stores. Listed to buy from 5 stores.

TMDB audience score

5.5 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 5.5 out of 10 across 271 votes, a mixed audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

Why watch The Return of Swamp Thing tonight

It is a short one: 1h 24m, so it fits a late start.
It is included with Amazon Prime Video, Night Flight Plus, FlixFling, and 5 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.

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Questions about The Return of Swamp Thing

Is The Return of Swamp Thing scary?: MyCinema has not rated The Return of Swamp Thing for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a horror and science fiction film. It is rated PG-13 in the United States.
Where can I watch The Return of Swamp Thing in the US?: The Return of Swamp Thing streams on Amazon Prime Video, Night Flight Plus, FlixFling, and 5 more, is free on Hoopla, Fawesome, Bloodstream, and 8 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 Return of Swamp Thing?: The Return of Swamp Thing runs 1 hour 24 minutes (84 minutes).
Is The Return of Swamp Thing suitable for kids?: The Return of Swamp Thing is rated PG-13 in the United States, which means some material may be unsuitable for children under 13. It is not suitable for young children.