Is Zero Dark Thirty scary?

MyCinema has not rated Zero Dark Thirty for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a thriller and drama film. It is rated R in the United States.

Where can I watch Zero Dark Thirty in the US?

Zero Dark Thirty streams on Netflix, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, and 3 more and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 4 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

How long is Zero Dark Thirty?

Zero Dark Thirty runs 2 hours 37 minutes (157 minutes).

Is Zero Dark Thirty suitable for kids?

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

TMDB20122h 37mThriller / Drama

Zero Dark Thirty

Name: Zero Dark Thirty
Genre: Thriller, Drama
Released: 2012-12-19
Duration: 157 min

The greatest manhunt in history.

A chronicle of the decade-long hunt for al-Qaeda terrorist leader Osama bin Laden after the September 2001 attacks, and his death at the hands of the Navy S.E.A.L. Team 6 in May, 2011.

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Zero Dark Thirty at a glance

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Runtime

Long watch · 2h 37m

At 2h 37m it runs over two hours.

Genres

Thriller · Drama

TMDB files it under thriller and drama.

US availability

6 subscriptions · 7 to rent · 5 to buy

Included with 6 subscription services: Netflix, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, and 3 more. Listed to rent from 7 stores. Listed to buy from 5 stores.

TMDB audience score

7.0 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 5,064 votes, a strong audience score. That is a large sample of voters.

Why watch Zero Dark Thirty tonight

It needs the whole evening: 2h 37m.
It is included with Netflix, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, and 3 more in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
TMDB users rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 5,064 votes.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about Zero Dark Thirty

Is Zero Dark Thirty scary?: MyCinema has not rated Zero Dark Thirty for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a thriller and drama film. It is rated R in the United States.
Where can I watch Zero Dark Thirty in the US?: Zero Dark Thirty streams on Netflix, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, and 3 more and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 4 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is Zero Dark Thirty?: Zero Dark Thirty runs 2 hours 37 minutes (157 minutes).
Is Zero Dark Thirty suitable for kids?: Zero Dark Thirty 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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