How long is The Blob?

The Blob is 1 h 35 min long (95 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:35 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

Where can I stream The Blob?

In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Pluto TV (free with ads), Tubi TV (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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The Blob (1988) runs 1 h 35 min, is rated R in the US and averages 6.9 from 1,142 TMDB members. In Arborville, California, three high school students try to protect their hometown from a gelatinous alien life form that engulfs everything it touches.

Runtime: 1 h 35 min — ends 9:35 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: R (US)
Genres: Horror, Science Fiction, Thriller
Released: August 5, 1988
TMDB rating: 6.9 / 10 from 1,142 votes
Director: Chuck Russell
Starring: Kevin Dillon, Shawnee Smith, Donovan Leitch, Jeffrey DeMunn
Language: English

Good for a group? Yes — a crowd movie.Horror and Science Fiction 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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How long is The Blob?: The Blob is 1 h 35 min long (95 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:35 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is The Blob rated?: The Blob is rated R in the US.
Is The Blob a good movie to watch with a group?: Yes — a crowd movie. Horror and Science Fiction 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 The Blob?: In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Pluto TV (free with ads), Tubi TV (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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