MyCinema has not rated Videodrome for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a horror, science fiction, and mystery film. It is rated R in the United States.

Where can I watch Videodrome in the US?

Videodrome streams on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads 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 Videodrome?

Videodrome runs 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).

Is Videodrome suitable for kids?

Videodrome is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.

TMDB19831h 28mHorror / Science Fiction / Mystery

Videodrome

Name: Videodrome
Genre: Horror, Science Fiction, Mystery
Released: 1983-02-04
Duration: 88 min

First it controls your mind. Then it destroys your body.

As the president of a trashy TV channel, Max Renn is desperate for new programming to attract viewers. When he happens upon "Videodrome," a TV show dedicated to gratuitous torture and punishment, Max sees a potential hit and broadcasts the show on his channel. However, after his girlfriend auditions for the show and never returns, Max investigates the truth behind Videodrome and discovers that the graphic violence may not be as fake as he thought.

TMDB audience score

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Availability in the US

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Videodrome at a glance

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Runtime

Short watch · 1h 28m

At 1h 28m it runs under 90 minutes.

More horror under 90 minutes

Genres

Horror · Science Fiction · Mystery

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

US availability

2 subscriptions · 5 to rent · 5 to buy

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

TMDB audience score

7.2 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 2,597 votes, a strong audience score. That is a large sample of voters.

Why watch Videodrome tonight

It is a short one: 1h 28m, so it fits a late start.
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 7.2 out of 10 across 2,597 votes.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about Videodrome

Is Videodrome scary?: MyCinema has not rated Videodrome for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a horror, science fiction, and mystery film. It is rated R in the United States.
Where can I watch Videodrome in the US?: Videodrome streams on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads 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 Videodrome?: Videodrome runs 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).
Is Videodrome suitable for kids?: Videodrome is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.

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