Is The Sentinel scary?

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

Where can I watch The Sentinel in the US?

The Sentinel streams on Netflix, Darkroom, and Netflix Standard with Ads 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 Sentinel?

The Sentinel runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).

Is The Sentinel suitable for kids?

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

TMDB19771h 32mHorror / Mystery / Fantasy

The Sentinel

Name: The Sentinel
Genre: Horror, Mystery, Fantasy
Released: 1977-01-07
Duration: 92 min

She was young. She was beautiful. She was the next.

As a young girl, Alison Parker attempted suicide after being traumatized by her father's sexual exploits. Now an elite fashion model, she moves to a Brooklyn Heights apartment building where she encounters a number of bizarre, eccentric tenants and attempts to uncover the building's sinister secret.

TMDB audience score

Based on 240 votes

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Availability in the US

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United States listings · Refreshed 12 Oct 2026. More horror to watch in the US

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The Sentinel 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

Standard length · 1h 32m

At 1h 32m it sits between 90 minutes and two hours.

Genres

Horror · Mystery · Fantasy

TMDB files it under horror, mystery, and fantasy.

US availability

3 subscriptions · 5 to rent · 5 to buy

Included with 3 subscription services: Netflix, Darkroom, and Netflix Standard with Ads. Listed to rent from 5 stores. Listed to buy from 5 stores.

TMDB audience score

6.1 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 240 votes, a positive audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

Why watch The Sentinel tonight

It is a regular evening's length at 1h 32m.
It is included with Netflix, Darkroom, and Netflix Standard with Ads in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
TMDB users rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 240 votes.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about The Sentinel

Is The Sentinel scary?: MyCinema has not rated The Sentinel for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a horror, mystery, and fantasy film. It is rated R in the United States.
Where can I watch The Sentinel in the US?: The Sentinel streams on Netflix, Darkroom, and Netflix Standard with Ads 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 Sentinel?: The Sentinel runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).
Is The Sentinel suitable for kids?: The Sentinel is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.