MyCinema has not rated The Swarm for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a science fiction and horror film. It is rated PG in the United States.

Where can I watch The Swarm in the US?

The Swarm is free on Hoopla, YouTube, YouTube Free, and 2 more and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 1 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

How long is The Swarm?

The Swarm runs 1 hour 56 minutes (116 minutes).

Is The Swarm suitable for kids?

The Swarm is rated PG in the United States, which means parental guidance is advised. It may suit older children with an adult, but it is not made for young ones.

TMDB19781h 56mScience Fiction / Horror

The Swarm

Name: The Swarm
Genre: Science Fiction, Horror
Released: 1978-06-26
Duration: 116 min

Monsters by the millions - and they're all for real!

Scientist Dr. Bradford Crane and army general Thalius Slater join forces to fight an almost invisible enemy threatening America; killer bees that have deadly venom and attack without reason. Disaster movie-master Irwin Allen's film contains spectacular special effects, including a train crash caused by the eponymous swarm.

TMDB audience score

Based on 209 votes

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The Swarm at a glance

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Runtime

Standard length · 1h 56m

At 1h 56m it sits between 90 minutes and two hours.

Genres

Science Fiction · Horror

TMDB files it under science fiction and horror.

US availability

5 free · 4 to rent · 4 to buy

Not listed on a subscription service. Free or ad-supported on Hoopla, YouTube, YouTube Free, and 2 more. Listed to rent from 4 stores. Listed to buy from 4 stores.

TMDB audience score

5.0 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 5.0 out of 10 across 209 votes, a mixed audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

Why watch The Swarm tonight

It is a regular evening's length at 1h 56m.
It is free to watch on Hoopla, YouTube, YouTube Free, and 2 more in the US.
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Questions about The Swarm

Is The Swarm scary?: MyCinema has not rated The Swarm for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a science fiction and horror film. It is rated PG in the United States.
Where can I watch The Swarm in the US?: The Swarm is free on Hoopla, YouTube, YouTube Free, and 2 more and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 1 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is The Swarm?: The Swarm runs 1 hour 56 minutes (116 minutes).
Is The Swarm suitable for kids?: The Swarm is rated PG in the United States, which means parental guidance is advised. It may suit older children with an adult, but it is not made for young ones.