How long is Needful Things?

Needful Things is 2 h 1 min long (121 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:01 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is Needful Things rated?

Needful Things is rated R in the US.

Where can I stream Needful Things?

In the US, as of 2026-11-08: YouTube Free (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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Needful Things (1993) runs 2 h 1 min, is rated R in the US and averages 6.3 from 641 TMDB members. A mysterious new shop opens in a small town which always seems to stock the deepest desires of each shopper, with a price far heavier than expected.

Runtime: 2 h 1 min — ends 10:01 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: R (US)
Genres: Drama, Horror
Released: August 27, 1993
TMDB rating: 6.3 / 10 from 641 votes
Director: Fraser Clarke Heston
Starring: Max von Sydow, Ed Harris, Bonnie Bedelia, J.T. Walsh
Language: English

Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Drama and Horror reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-08: YouTube Free (free with ads).

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How long is Needful Things?: Needful Things is 2 h 1 min long (121 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:01 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Needful Things rated?: Needful Things is rated R in the US.
Is Needful Things a good movie to watch with a group?: Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama and Horror reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.
Where can I stream Needful Things?: In the US, as of 2026-11-08: YouTube Free (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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