Is The Third Man scary?

MyCinema has not rated The Third Man for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a thriller and mystery film. It is rated NR in the United States.

Where can I watch The Third Man in the US?

The Third Man streams on IndieFlix, Cineverse, Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel, and 3 more, is free on Kanopy, Fawesome, Plex, and 2 more, 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 Third Man?

The Third Man runs 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).

Is The Third Man suitable for kids?

The Third Man is rated NR in the United States. Check the rating's own guidance before showing it to children.

TMDB19491h 45mThriller / Mystery

The Third Man

Name: The Third Man
Genre: Thriller, Mystery
Released: 1949-08-31
Duration: 105 min

Hunted by men ... Sought by WOMEN!

In postwar Vienna, Austria, Holly Martins, a writer of pulp Westerns, arrives penniless as a guest of his childhood chum Harry Lime, only to learn he has died. Martins develops a conspiracy theory after learning of a "third man" present at the time of Harry's death, running into interference from British officer Major Calloway, and falling head-over-heels for Harry's grief-stricken lover, Anna.

TMDB audience score

Based on 2,197 votes

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The Third Man 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 45m

At 1h 45m it sits between 90 minutes and two hours.

Genres

Thriller · Mystery

TMDB files it under thriller and mystery.

US availability

6 subscriptions · 5 free · 5 to rent · 5 to buy

Included with 6 subscription services: IndieFlix, Cineverse, Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel, and 3 more. Free or ad-supported on Kanopy, Fawesome, Plex, and 2 more. Listed to rent from 5 stores. Listed to buy from 5 stores.

TMDB audience score

7.9 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 7.9 out of 10 across 2,197 votes, a strong audience score. That is a large sample of voters.

Why watch The Third Man tonight

It is a regular evening's length at 1h 45m.
It is included with IndieFlix, Cineverse, Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel, and 3 more in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
TMDB users rate it 7.9 out of 10 across 2,197 votes.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about The Third Man

Is The Third Man scary?: MyCinema has not rated The Third Man for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a thriller and mystery film. It is rated NR in the United States.
Where can I watch The Third Man in the US?: The Third Man streams on IndieFlix, Cineverse, Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel, and 3 more, is free on Kanopy, Fawesome, Plex, and 2 more, 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 Third Man?: The Third Man runs 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).
Is The Third Man suitable for kids?: The Third Man is rated NR in the United States. Check the rating's own guidance before showing it to children.

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