Is White House Down scary?

MyCinema has not rated White House Down for scares yet. TMDB lists it as an action, drama, and thriller film. It is rated PG-13 in the United States.

Where can I watch White House Down in the US?

White House Down streams on Netflix, YouTube TV, and Starz Apple TV channel and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 3 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

How long is White House Down?

White House Down runs 2 hours 11 minutes (131 minutes).

Is White House Down suitable for kids?

White House Down 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.

TMDB20132h 11mAction / Drama / Thriller

White House Down

Name: White House Down
Genre: Action, Drama, Thriller
Released: 2013-06-27
Duration: 131 min

It will start like any other day.

Capitol Policeman John Cale has just been denied his dream job with the Secret Service protecting President James Sawyer. Not wanting to let down his little girl with the news, he takes her on a tour of the White House, when the complex is overtaken by a heavily armed paramilitary group. Now, with the nation's government falling into chaos and time running out, it's up to Cale to save the president, his daughter, and the country.

TMDB audience score

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White House Down at a glance

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Runtime

Long watch · 2h 11m

At 2h 11m it runs over two hours.

Genres

Action · Drama · Thriller

TMDB files it under action, drama, and thriller.

US availability

3 subscriptions · 6 to rent · 5 to buy

Included with 3 subscription services: Netflix, YouTube TV, and Starz Apple TV channel. Listed to rent from 6 stores. Listed to buy from 5 stores.

TMDB audience score

6.5 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 5,254 votes, a positive audience score. That is a large sample of voters.

Why watch White House Down tonight

It needs the whole evening: 2h 11m.
It is included with Netflix, YouTube TV, and Starz Apple TV channel in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
TMDB users rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 5,254 votes.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about White House Down

Is White House Down scary?: MyCinema has not rated White House Down for scares yet. TMDB lists it as an action, drama, and thriller film. It is rated PG-13 in the United States.
Where can I watch White House Down in the US?: White House Down streams on Netflix, YouTube TV, and Starz Apple TV channel and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 3 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is White House Down?: White House Down runs 2 hours 11 minutes (131 minutes).
Is White House Down suitable for kids?: White House Down 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.