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Where to watch The Indian in the Cupboard (1995) tonight

The Indian in the Cupboard (1995) runs 1 h 36 min, is rated PG in the US and averages 6.5 from 723 TMDB members. A nine-year-old boy gets a plastic Indian and a cupboard for his birthday and finds himself involved in adventure when the Indian comes to life and befriends him.

Runtime
1 h 36 min — ends 9:36 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated
PG (US)
Genres
Adventure, Family, Fantasy
Released
July 14, 1995
TMDB rating
6.5 / 10 from 723 votes
Director
Frank Oz
Starring
Hal Scardino, Litefoot, Lindsay Crouse, Richard Jenkins
Language
English
Good for a group? Yes — a crowd movie.Adventure and Family hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on.

Where to watch it tonight

Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-05: MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel (subscription).

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How long is The Indian in the Cupboard?
The Indian in the Cupboard is 1 h 36 min long (96 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:36 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is The Indian in the Cupboard rated?
The Indian in the Cupboard is rated PG in the US.
Is The Indian in the Cupboard a good movie to watch with a group?
Yes — a crowd movie. Adventure and Family hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on.
Where can I stream The Indian in the Cupboard?
In the US, as of 2026-11-05: MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel (subscription). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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