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MyCinema has not rated The Testament of Dr. Mabuse for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a crime, mystery, and thriller film. It is rated NR in the United States.

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The Testament of Dr. Mabuse streams on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, and HBO Max in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

How long is The Testament of Dr. Mabuse?

The Testament of Dr. Mabuse runs 2 hours 2 minutes (122 minutes).

Is The Testament of Dr. Mabuse suitable for kids?

The Testament of Dr. Mabuse is rated NR in the United States. Check the rating's own guidance before showing it to children.

TMDB19332h 2mCrime / Mystery / Thriller

The Testament of Dr. Mabuse

Name: The Testament of Dr. Mabuse
Genre: Crime, Mystery, Thriller
Released: 1933-04-21
Duration: 122 min

Madman? Monster? Murderer? Scientist?

After a detective is assaulted by thugs and placed in an asylum run by Professor Baum, he observes the professor's preoccupation with another patient, the criminal genius Dr. Mabuse the hypnotist. When Mabuse's notes are found to be connected with a rash of recent crimes, Commissioner Lohmann must determine how Mabuse is communicating with the criminals, despite conflicting reports on the doctor's whereabouts, and capture him for good.

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The Testament of Dr. Mabuse at a glance

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Runtime

Long watch · 2h 2m

At 2h 2m it runs over two hours.

Genres

Crime · Mystery · Thriller

TMDB files it under crime, mystery, and thriller.

US availability

3 subscriptions

Included with 3 subscription services: HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, and HBO Max.

TMDB audience score

7.6 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 7.6 out of 10 across 298 votes, a strong audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

Why watch The Testament of Dr. Mabuse tonight

It needs the whole evening: 2h 2m.
It is included with HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, and HBO Max in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
TMDB users rate it 7.6 out of 10 across 298 votes.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about The Testament of Dr. Mabuse

Is The Testament of Dr. Mabuse scary?: MyCinema has not rated The Testament of Dr. Mabuse for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a crime, mystery, and thriller film. It is rated NR in the United States.
Where can I watch The Testament of Dr. Mabuse in the US?: The Testament of Dr. Mabuse streams on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, and HBO Max in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is The Testament of Dr. Mabuse?: The Testament of Dr. Mabuse runs 2 hours 2 minutes (122 minutes).
Is The Testament of Dr. Mabuse suitable for kids?: The Testament of Dr. Mabuse is rated NR in the United States. Check the rating's own guidance before showing it to children.