Pulse is 1 h 59 min long (119 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:59 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

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In the US, as of 2026-11-08: AMC+ Amazon Channel (subscription), Criterion Channel (subscription), ARROW (subscription), Philo (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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Where to watch Pulse (2001) tonight

Pulse (2001) runs 1 h 59 min, is rated R in the US and averages 6.7 from 756 TMDB members. In the immense city of Tokyo, the darkness of the afterlife lures some of its inhabitants desperately trying to escape the sadness and isolation of the modern world.

Runtime: 1 h 59 min — ends 9:59 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: R (US)
Genres: Horror, Thriller, Mystery
Released: February 3, 2001
TMDB rating: 6.7 / 10 from 756 votes
Director: Kiyoshi Kurosawa
Starring: Haruhiko Kato, Kumiko Aso, Koyuki, Kurume Arisaka
Language: Japanese
Original title: 回路

Good for a group? Yes — a crowd movie.Horror and Thriller hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on. 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: AMC+ Amazon Channel (subscription), Criterion Channel (subscription), ARROW (subscription), Philo (free with ads).

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How long is Pulse?: Pulse is 1 h 59 min long (119 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:59 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Pulse rated?: Pulse is rated R in the US.
Is Pulse a good movie to watch with a group?: Yes — a crowd movie. Horror and Thriller hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.
Where can I stream Pulse?: In the US, as of 2026-11-08: AMC+ Amazon Channel (subscription), Criterion Channel (subscription), ARROW (subscription), Philo (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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