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Where to Watch Poltergeist (1982) in the US
- 1982
- PG
- 1h 54m
- 7.3IMDb
- 89%Rotten Tomatoes
- 79Metascore
Poltergeist is available with a subscription or to rent in the United States.
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What it's about
A young family are visited by ghosts in their home. At first the ghosts appear friendly, moving objects around the house to the amusement of everyone, then they turn nasty and start to terrorise the family before they "kidnap" the youngest daughter.
Cast and crew
- Director
- Tobe Hooper
- Writer
- Steven Spielberg, Michael Grais, Mark Victor
- Starring
- JoBeth Williams, Heather O'Rourke, Craig T. Nelson
Details
- Release date
- Jun 4, 1982
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Box office
- $77,177,301
- Awards
- Nominated for 3 Oscars. 5 wins & 9 nominations total
Where to Watch Poltergeist (1982) in the US — common questions
- Where to watch Poltergeist in the United States?
- Poltergeist is available with a subscription or to rent in the United States. Watch the movie with a subscription on AMC+ (HD) and HBO Max (HD). Rent the movie on Apple TV Store, Fandango at Home, and Prime Video.
- Can I stream Poltergeist or do I have to rent it in the United States?
- Watch the movie with a subscription on AMC+ (HD) and HBO Max (HD). Rent the movie on Apple TV Store, Fandango at Home, and Prime Video.
- Can I watch Poltergeist for free in the United States?
- We have not confirmed a free option for Poltergeist in the United States.
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