Super 8 is 1 h 52 min long (112 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:52 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is Super 8 rated?

Super 8 is rated PG-13 in the US.

Where can I stream Super 8?

In the US, as of 2026-11-03: Paramount Plus Premium (subscription), Paramount Plus Essential (subscription), Kanopy (free), Hoopla (free). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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Super 8 (2011) runs 1 h 52 min, is rated PG-13 in the US and averages 6.8 from 7,377 TMDB members. In late 1970s Ohio, a group of friends filming a homemade zombie movie witness a devastating train derailment. Soon after, their quiet town is gripped by unexplained disappearances, strange phenomena, and a growing sense of fear, as they uncover that something terrifying has been set loose.

Runtime: 1 h 52 min — ends 9:52 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: PG-13 (US)
Genres: Thriller, Science Fiction, Mystery
Released: June 9, 2011
TMDB rating: 6.8 / 10 from 7,377 votes
Director: J.J. Abrams
Starring: Joel Courtney, Elle Fanning, Riley Griffiths, Kyle Chandler
Language: English

Good for a group? Good for a small group that will pay attention.Thriller and Science Fiction keep a room quiet in the good way: phones down, guesses out loud.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-03: Paramount Plus Premium (subscription), Paramount Plus Essential (subscription), Kanopy (free), Hoopla (free).

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How long is Super 8?: Super 8 is 1 h 52 min long (112 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:52 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Super 8 rated?: Super 8 is rated PG-13 in the US.
Is Super 8 a good movie to watch with a group?: Good for a small group that will pay attention. Thriller and Science Fiction keep a room quiet in the good way: phones down, guesses out loud.
Where can I stream Super 8?: In the US, as of 2026-11-03: Paramount Plus Premium (subscription), Paramount Plus Essential (subscription), Kanopy (free), Hoopla (free). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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