Is Wait Until Dark scary?

MyCinema has not rated Wait Until Dark for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a thriller, crime, and horror film. It is rated NR in the United States.

Where can I watch Wait Until Dark in the US?

Wait Until Dark 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 Wait Until Dark?

Wait Until Dark runs 1 hour 48 minutes (108 minutes).

Is Wait Until Dark suitable for kids?

Wait Until Dark is rated NR in the United States. Check the rating's own guidance before showing it to children.

TMDB19671h 48mThriller / Crime / Horror

Wait Until Dark

Name: Wait Until Dark
Genre: Thriller, Crime, Horror
Released: 1967-10-26
Duration: 108 min

A blind woman plays a deadly game of survival.

After a flight back home, Sam Hendrix returns with a doll he innocently acquired along the way. As it turns out, the doll is actually stuffed with heroin, and a group of criminals led by the ruthless Roat has followed Hendrix back to his place to retrieve it. When Hendrix leaves for business, the crooks make their move -- and find his blind wife, Susy, alone in the apartment. Soon, a life-threatening game begins between Susy and the thugs.

TMDB audience score

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Availability in the US

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Wait Until Dark at a glance

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Runtime

Standard length · 1h 48m

At 1h 48m it sits between 90 minutes and two hours.

Genres

Thriller · Crime · Horror

TMDB files it under thriller, crime, and horror.

US availability

5 to rent · 5 to buy

Not listed on a subscription service. Listed to rent from 5 stores. Listed to buy from 5 stores.

TMDB audience score

7.3 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 620 votes, a strong audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

Why watch Wait Until Dark tonight

It is a regular evening's length at 1h 48m.
It can be rented tonight from 5 US stores.
TMDB users rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 620 votes.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about Wait Until Dark

Is Wait Until Dark scary?: MyCinema has not rated Wait Until Dark for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a thriller, crime, and horror film. It is rated NR in the United States.
Where can I watch Wait Until Dark in the US?: Wait Until Dark 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 Wait Until Dark?: Wait Until Dark runs 1 hour 48 minutes (108 minutes).
Is Wait Until Dark suitable for kids?: Wait Until Dark is rated NR in the United States. Check the rating's own guidance before showing it to children.

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