Is The Unknown scary?

MyCinema has not rated The Unknown for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a drama, thriller, and romance film. It is rated NR in the United States.

Where can I watch The Unknown in the US?

The Unknown streams on Bloodstream, is free on JustWatch TV, Darkroom, Bloodstream, and 4 more, and can be rented from Amazon Video in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

How long is The Unknown?

The Unknown runs 1 hour 8 minutes (68 minutes).

Is The Unknown suitable for kids?

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

TMDB19271h 8mDrama / Thriller / Romance / Horror

The Unknown

Name: The Unknown
Genre: Drama, Thriller, Romance, Horror
Released: 1927-05-29
Duration: 68 min

Don't miss this startling spectacle!

On the lam, criminal Alonzo hides in the circus as The Armless Wonder—a performer who uses his feet to hurl knives. Alonzo keeps the arms he really has concealed to hide his identity. Meanwhile, ringmaster's daughter Nanon has a phobia of being touched by men, but is romantically pursued by not only Alonzo but the strongman Malabar. Alonzo's desperation to remain with Nanon will only end in tragedy.

TMDB audience score

Based on 219 votes

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Availability in the US

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The Unknown 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

Short watch · 1h 8m

At 1h 8m it runs under 90 minutes.

More horror under 90 minutes

Genres

Drama · Thriller · Romance · Horror

TMDB files it under drama, thriller, romance, and horror.

US availability

1 subscription · 7 free · 1 to rent · 1 to buy

Included with 1 subscription service: Bloodstream. Free or ad-supported on JustWatch TV, Darkroom, Bloodstream, and 4 more. Listed to rent from 1 store. Listed to buy from 1 store.

TMDB audience score

7.5 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 219 votes, a strong audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

Why watch The Unknown tonight

It is a short one: 1h 8m, so it fits a late start.
It is included with Bloodstream in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
TMDB users rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 219 votes.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about The Unknown

Is The Unknown scary?: MyCinema has not rated The Unknown for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a drama, thriller, and romance film. It is rated NR in the United States.
Where can I watch The Unknown in the US?: The Unknown streams on Bloodstream, is free on JustWatch TV, Darkroom, Bloodstream, and 4 more, and can be rented from Amazon Video in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is The Unknown?: The Unknown runs 1 hour 8 minutes (68 minutes).
Is The Unknown suitable for kids?: The Unknown is rated NR in the United States. Check the rating's own guidance before showing it to children.