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Where can I stream Phase IV?
In the United States, Phase IV is free with ads on Kanopy. You can rent or buy it from JustWatch TV Free, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 9 other countries.
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Summary
Arizona ants mock the food chain on their way to a desert lab to get two scientists and a woman.
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- Directed by
- Saul Bass
- Written by
- Mayo Simon
- Produced by
- Paul B. Radin
- Music by
- Brian Gascoigne
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Facts
September 13, 1974 · 1 h 26 min · PG
- Released
- September 13, 1974
- Runtime
- 1 h 26 min
- Age rating
- PG
- Content
- Disturbing Imagery
- Genres
- Horror, Science Fiction
- Original language
- English
- Made in
- United Kingdom, United States
- Available in
- 21 countries
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6 questions, like "Where can I stream Phase IV?"
Questions about Phase IV
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
Is Phase IV worth watching?
55
DecentGoodWatch scoreOpinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55 (IMDb 6.4, Letterboxd 3.5 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 50%, and Metacritic 49). Audiences rate it higher (62 out of 100) than critics (50).
Is Phase IV okay for kids?
PGDisturbing imagery
Not for young kids: it's rated PG in the United States for disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.
Will Phase IV scare me?
Not scaryTerrifying
At times: scares are rated 7 of 10.
Is Phase IV plot-driven or character-driven?
CharactersPlot
Mostly plot-driven: intrigue (9 of 10) and mystery (7 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.
What tropes does Phase IV use?
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