Is The Walking Dead scary?

MyCinema has not rated The Walking Dead for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a crime, horror, and science fiction film.

Where can I watch The Walking Dead in the US?

The Walking Dead streams on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

How long is The Walking Dead?

The Walking Dead runs 1 hour 6 minutes (66 minutes).

Is The Walking Dead suitable for kids?

TMDB lists no age rating for The Walking Dead in the United States or the United States. Treat it as unsuitable for children until you have checked it yourself.

TMDB19361h 6mCrime / Horror / Science Fiction

The Walking Dead

Name: The Walking Dead
Genre: Crime, Horror, Science Fiction
Released: 1936-02-29
Duration: 66 min

HE DIED a man with a hunger to love... and returned a monster with an instinct to kill.

Down-on-his-luck John Ellman is framed for a judge's murder. After he's convicted and sentenced to death, witnesses come forth and prove his innocence. But it was too late for a stay to be granted and Ellman is executed. A doctor uses an experimental procedure to restore him to life, though the full outcome is other than expected.

TMDB audience score

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The Walking Dead at a glance

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Runtime

Short watch · 1h 6m

At 1h 6m it runs under 90 minutes.

More horror under 90 minutes

Genres

Crime · Horror · Science Fiction

TMDB files it under crime, horror, and science fiction.

US availability

2 subscriptions

Included with 2 subscription services: HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max.

TMDB audience score

6.3 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 99 votes, a positive audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

Why watch The Walking Dead tonight

It is a short one: 1h 6m, so it fits a late start.
It is included with HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
TMDB users rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 99 votes.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about The Walking Dead

Is The Walking Dead scary?: MyCinema has not rated The Walking Dead for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a crime, horror, and science fiction film.
Where can I watch The Walking Dead in the US?: The Walking Dead streams on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is The Walking Dead?: The Walking Dead runs 1 hour 6 minutes (66 minutes).
Is The Walking Dead suitable for kids?: TMDB lists no age rating for The Walking Dead in the United States or the United States. Treat it as unsuitable for children until you have checked it yourself.

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