Is Under the Shadow scary?

MyCinema has not rated Under the Shadow for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a drama, horror, and war film. It is rated PG-13 in the United States.

Where can I watch Under the Shadow in the US?

Under the Shadow streams on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads, is free on Hoopla, and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

How long is Under the Shadow?

Under the Shadow runs 1 hour 24 minutes (84 minutes).

Is Under the Shadow suitable for kids?

Under the Shadow is rated PG-13 in the United States, which means some material may be unsuitable for children under 13. It is not suitable for young children.

TMDB20161h 24mDrama / Horror / War

Under the Shadow

Name: Under the Shadow
Genre: Drama, Horror, War
Released: 2016-09-30
Duration: 84 min

Fear will find you.

After Shideh's building is hit by a missile during the Iran-Iraq War, a superstitious neighbor suggests that the missile was cursed and might be carrying malevolent Middle-Eastern spirits. She becomes convinced a supernatural force within the building is attempting to possess her daughter Dorsa, and she has no choice but to confront these forces if she is to save her daughter and herself.

TMDB audience score

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Under the Shadow 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 24m

At 1h 24m it runs under 90 minutes.

More horror under 90 minutes

Genres

Drama · Horror · War

TMDB files it under drama, horror, and war.

US availability

2 subscriptions · 1 free · 3 to rent · 3 to buy

Included with 2 subscription services: Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Free or ad-supported on Hoopla. Listed to rent from 3 stores. Listed to buy from 3 stores.

TMDB audience score

6.5 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 760 votes, a positive audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

Why watch Under the Shadow tonight

It is a short one: 1h 24m, so it fits a late start.
It is included with Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
TMDB users rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 760 votes.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about Under the Shadow

Is Under the Shadow scary?: MyCinema has not rated Under the Shadow for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a drama, horror, and war film. It is rated PG-13 in the United States.
Where can I watch Under the Shadow in the US?: Under the Shadow streams on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads, is free on Hoopla, and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is Under the Shadow?: Under the Shadow runs 1 hour 24 minutes (84 minutes).
Is Under the Shadow suitable for kids?: Under the Shadow is rated PG-13 in the United States, which means some material may be unsuitable for children under 13. It is not suitable for young children.

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