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Where to Watch Poltergeist(1982)
“They're here.”
Looking for where to watch Poltergeist? You can currently find Poltergeist online through YouTube TV, Amazon Video, and Apple iTunes. Availability changes often, so we separate subscription, free, rental, and purchase options below.
The Freelings' suburban home becomes the center of paranormal activity that opens a portal to the 'other side'. With help, they must cross over to get their daughter back.
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Poltergeist (1982), directed by Tobe Hooper, is a horror film and is available to stream on 6 services in the US. With an IMDb score of 7.3/10 and 89% on Rotten Tomatoes from 3,352 ratings, it has mixed-to-positive reviews. Released in 1982, it's a 1980s horror that continues to find new audiences through streaming.
The film stars JoBeth Williams, Craig T. Nelson, and Beatrice Straight. At 114 minutes, it's a typical feature-length viewing. It fits comfortably into a single sitting without feeling rushed.
If you're looking to watch Poltergeist online, the best option is YouTube TV for subscribers — included with the standard subscription, no rental required. Prefer not to add another subscription? You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple iTunes, and Google Play Movies. If you're picking what to watch next, it shares a vibe with Phantom of the Paradise and Bring Her Back, both of which are available to stream right now.
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Frequently asked
- No — Poltergeist isn't streaming on Netflix. It's currently available on YouTube TV.
- Poltergeist is available to stream on YouTube TV in the US.
- No — Poltergeist isn't streaming on Prime Video. It's currently available on YouTube TV.
- No — Poltergeist isn't on a free-with-ads service right now, but it's included with YouTube TV.
- Poltergeist runs 1h 54m (114 minutes total).
- IMDb 7.3/10 · Rotten Tomatoes 89% · Metacritic 79/100.
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