MyCinema has not rated The Sender for scares yet. TMDB lists it as an action, thriller, and science fiction film. It is rated R in the United States.

Where can I watch The Sender in the US?

The Sender streams on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and Howdy Amazon Channel, is free on Fawesome, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, and Amazon MX Player, and can be rented from Amazon Video in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

How long is The Sender?

The Sender runs 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).

Is The Sender suitable for kids?

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

TMDB19981h 38mAction / Thriller / Science Fiction

The Sender

Name: The Sender
Genre: Action, Thriller, Science Fiction
Released: 1998-06-22
Duration: 98 min

When the government hides the truth... all bets are off.

A psychic father and daughter band together with an "angel" in an attempt to save Earth from an extraterrestrial Armageddon. This suspenseful thriller ties together strange occurrences from 1965 in the Bermuda Triangle (where an American fighter pilot supposedly encountered a spaceship) and government hush-up conspiracies.

TMDB audience score

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The Sender at a glance

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Runtime

Standard length · 1h 38m

At 1h 38m it sits between 90 minutes and two hours.

Genres

Action · Thriller · Science Fiction

TMDB files it under action, thriller, and science fiction.

US availability

3 subscriptions · 3 free · 1 to rent · 1 to buy

Included with 3 subscription services: Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and Howdy Amazon Channel. Free or ad-supported on Fawesome, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, and Amazon MX Player. Listed to rent from 1 store. Listed to buy from 1 store.

TMDB audience score

5.0 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 5.0 out of 10 across 19 votes, a mixed audience score. That is a small sample, so the score can still move a lot.

Why watch The Sender tonight

It is a regular evening's length at 1h 38m.
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Questions about The Sender

Is The Sender scary?: MyCinema has not rated The Sender for scares yet. TMDB lists it as an action, thriller, and science fiction film. It is rated R in the United States.
Where can I watch The Sender in the US?: The Sender streams on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and Howdy Amazon Channel, is free on Fawesome, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, and Amazon MX Player, and can be rented from Amazon Video in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is The Sender?: The Sender runs 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).
Is The Sender suitable for kids?: The Sender is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.