Is The Towering Inferno scary?

MyCinema has not rated The Towering Inferno for scares yet. TMDB lists it as an action, drama, and thriller film. It is rated PG in the United States.

Where can I watch The Towering Inferno in the US?

The Towering Inferno streams on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and can be bought 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 Towering Inferno?

The Towering Inferno runs 2 hours 45 minutes (165 minutes).

Is The Towering Inferno suitable for kids?

The Towering Inferno 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.

TMDB19742h 45mAction / Drama / Thriller

The Towering Inferno

Name: The Towering Inferno
Genre: Action, Drama, Thriller
Released: 1974-12-14
Duration: 165 min

One tiny spark becomes a night of blazing suspense.

At the opening party of a colossal—but poorly constructed—skyscraper, a massive fire breaks out, threatening to destroy the tower and everyone in it.

TMDB audience score

Based on 1,090 votes

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Availability in the US

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The Towering Inferno at a glance

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Runtime

Long watch · 2h 45m

At 2h 45m it runs over two hours.

Genres

Action · Drama · Thriller

TMDB files it under action, drama, and thriller.

US availability

2 subscriptions · 5 to buy

Included with 2 subscription services: Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Listed to buy from 5 stores.

TMDB audience score

7.0 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 1,090 votes, a strong audience score. That is a large sample of voters.

Why watch The Towering Inferno tonight

It needs the whole evening: 2h 45m.
It is included with Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
TMDB users rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 1,090 votes.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about The Towering Inferno

Is The Towering Inferno scary?: MyCinema has not rated The Towering Inferno for scares yet. TMDB lists it as an action, drama, and thriller film. It is rated PG in the United States.
Where can I watch The Towering Inferno in the US?: The Towering Inferno streams on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and can be bought 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 Towering Inferno?: The Towering Inferno runs 2 hours 45 minutes (165 minutes).
Is The Towering Inferno suitable for kids?: The Towering Inferno 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.