Where to watch Fear (1996) tonight
Fear (1996) runs 1 h 37 min, is rated R in the US and averages 6.7 from 1,148 TMDB members. Nicole Walker always dreamed of being swept away by someone special — someone strong, sexy and sensitive who would care for her more than anything else in the world. David is all that and more: a modern-day knight who charms and seduces her, body and soul. But her perfect boyfriend is not all he seems to be. His sweet facade masks a savage, dark side that will soon transform Nicole's dream into a nightmare.
- Runtime
- 1 h 37 min — ends 9:37 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
- Rated
- R (US)
- Genres
- Thriller
- Released
- April 12, 1996
- TMDB rating
- 6.7 / 10 from 1,148 votes
- Director
- James Foley
- Starring
- Mark Wahlberg, Reese Witherspoon, William L. Petersen, Alyssa Milano
- Language
- English
Where to watch it tonight
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Streaming availability by JustWatch. As of 2026-11-05 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies.
Questions people ask
- How long is Fear?
- Fear is 1 h 37 min long (97 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:37 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
- What is Fear rated?
- Fear is rated R in the US.
- Is Fear a good movie to watch with a group?
- Good for a small group that will pay attention. Thriller keep a room quiet in the good way: phones down, guesses out loud. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.
- Where can I stream Fear?
- As of 2026-11-05 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies. Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).
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- Strange Darling (2024)
- The Stepfather (1987)
- Unfaithful (2002)
- Funny Games (2008)
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