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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 88% on Rotten Tomatoes from 3,305 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 MGM Plus 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 Alien³ and The Orphanage, both of which are available to stream right now.
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- No — Poltergeist isn't streaming on Netflix. It's currently available on MGM Plus.
- Poltergeist is available to stream on MGM Plus in the US.
- No — Poltergeist isn't streaming on Prime Video. It's currently available on MGM Plus.
- No — Poltergeist isn't on a free-with-ads service right now, but it's included with MGM Plus.
- Poltergeist runs 1h 54m (114 minutes total).
- IMDb 7.3/10 · Rotten Tomatoes 88% · Metacritic 79/100.
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