Is The Stepfather scary?

MyCinema has not rated The Stepfather for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a horror and thriller film. It is rated PG-13 in the United States.

Where can I watch The Stepfather in the US?

The Stepfather streams on Philo, YouTube TV, and Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel, is free on 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 Stepfather?

The Stepfather runs 1 hour 41 minutes (101 minutes).

Is The Stepfather suitable for kids?

The Stepfather 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.

TMDB20091h 41mHorror / Thriller

The Stepfather

Name: The Stepfather
Genre: Horror, Thriller
Released: 2009-10-16
Duration: 101 min

This fall, daddy's home.

Michael Harding returns home from military school to find his mother happily in love and living with her new boyfriend, David. As the two men get to know each other, Michael becomes more and more suspicious of the man who is always there with a helpful hand. Is he really the man of her dreams or could David be hiding a dark side?

TMDB audience score

Based on 984 votes

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Availability in the US

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The Stepfather 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 41m

At 1h 41m it sits between 90 minutes and two hours.

Genres

Horror · Thriller

TMDB files it under horror and thriller.

US availability

3 subscriptions · 1 free · 5 to rent · 5 to buy

Included with 3 subscription services: Philo, YouTube TV, and Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel. Free or ad-supported on Tubi TV. Listed to rent from 5 stores. Listed to buy from 5 stores.

TMDB audience score

5.8 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 984 votes, a mixed audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

Why watch The Stepfather tonight

It is a regular evening's length at 1h 41m.
It is included with Philo, YouTube TV, and Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel 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 Stepfather

Is The Stepfather scary?: MyCinema has not rated The Stepfather for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a horror and thriller film. It is rated PG-13 in the United States.
Where can I watch The Stepfather in the US?: The Stepfather streams on Philo, YouTube TV, and Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel, is free on 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 Stepfather?: The Stepfather runs 1 hour 41 minutes (101 minutes).
Is The Stepfather suitable for kids?: The Stepfather 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.