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Twilight Zone: The Movie

1983Movie1 h 41 minPG

56
DecentGoodWatch score
56
DecentGoodWatch score

Summary

An anthology film presenting remakes of three episodes from the "Twilight Zone" TV series—"Kick the Can", "It's a Good Life" and "Nightmare at 20,000 Feet"—and one original story, "Time Out."

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Drop-in friendly

Skip it if

  • You scare easily

Where to watch

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Facts

June 24, 1983 · 1 h 41 min · PG

Released
June 24, 1983
Runtime
1 h 41 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Horror, Fantasy, Science Fiction
Original language
English
Also spoken
Vietnamese, German, French
Made in
United States
Budget
$10 million
Box office
$29 million
Available in
63 countries

Tropes

Closed Circle, Actor Allusion, Actor Allusion +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Twilight Zone: The Movie?"

Questions about Twilight Zone: The Movie

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Twilight Zone: The Movie?

In the United States, Twilight Zone: The Movie streams on Prime, AMC+, and Shudder, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Kanopy, and Plex. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 2 other countries.

Is Twilight Zone: The Movie worth watching?

56
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56 (IMDb 6.4, Letterboxd 3.2 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 57%, and Metacritic 44). Audiences rate it higher (61 out of 100) than critics (51).

Is Twilight Zone: The Movie okay for kids?

PGViolenceDisturbing imagery

Not for young kids: it's rated PG in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Will Twilight Zone: The Movie scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

Yes, it's frightening: scares are rated 9 of 10.

What tropes does Twilight Zone: The Movie use?

Closed CircleActor AllusionActor AllusionThe ScroogeRemake CameoLanguage BarrierUnusually Uninteresting SightNot-So-Imaginary FriendMan on FireFull-Name BasisGreen ThumbHere We Go Again!and 91 more

TV Tropes lists 103 tropes for it, including Closed Circle, Actor Allusion, and Actor Allusion.