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Scream

1996·Movie·R·112 min·7.4(8,002)

Someone has taken their love of scary movies one step too far. Solving this mystery is going to be murder.

A year after the murder of her mother, a teenage girl is terrorized by a masked killer who targets her and her friends by using scary movies as part of a deadly game.

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Where to watch Scream in United States

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Where is Scream streaming around the world?

CountryStreaming onRent / Buy
United StatesfuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount+ Amazon ChannelAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
IndiaApple TV Store, Amazon Video
United KingdomAmazon Prime Video, Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with AdsApple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video
CanadaCrave, Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus PremiumApple TV Store, CosmoGo, Amazon Video
AustraliaBINGE, Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Foxtel NowJustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video
GermanyParamount Plus, Home of Horror, Home of Horror Amazon Channel, Paramount+ Amazon ChannelApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
FranceParamount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus PremiumApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD
SpainMovistar Plus+, Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total , HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon ChannelApple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies
BrazilParamount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Premium, Mercado PlayApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
JapanNetflix, Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, U-NEXTAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies

About Scream

Scream is a 1996 English-language crime, horror and mystery film directed by Wes Craven. The cast is led by Neve Campbell, David Arquette, Courteney Cox. It has a runtime of 1h 52m. Viewers rate it 7.4/10 across 8000 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential.

Scream was produced by Dimension Films and Woods Entertainment and made in United States of America. It was released on December 20, 1996, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $14 million, it went on to gross $173 million worldwide.

Director
Wes Craven
Writers
Kevin Williamson
Release date
December 20, 1996
Original language
English
Age rating
R
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Budget
$14 million
Box office
$173 million
Production
Dimension Films, Woods Entertainment
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Scream cast & crew

Scream was directed by Wes Craven and written by Kevin Williamson.

The cast features Neve Campbell as Sidney Prescott, David Arquette as Dewey Riley, Courteney Cox as Gale Weathers, Matthew Lillard as Stu Macher, Rose McGowan as Tatum Riley, and Skeet Ulrich as Billy Loomis.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Marco Beltrami, cinematography is by Mark Irwin, and it was produced by Marianne Maddalena and Cary Woods.

Is Scream worth watching?

Scream holds an audience score of 7.4/10 from 8,002 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed crime films.

At 1h 52m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy crime, horror, and mystery, Scream is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Scream

In United States, you can stream Scream on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, and YouTube TV, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.

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Cast of Scream

Neve Campbell

Neve Campbell

Sidney Prescott

David Arquette

David Arquette

Dewey Riley

Courteney Cox

Courteney Cox

Gale Weathers

Matthew Lillard

Matthew Lillard

Stu Macher

Rose McGowan

Rose McGowan

Tatum Riley

Skeet Ulrich

Skeet Ulrich

Billy Loomis

Jamie Kennedy

Jamie Kennedy

Randy Meeks

W. Earl Brown

W. Earl Brown

Kenny Brown

Joseph Whipp

Joseph Whipp

Sheriff Burke

Liev Schreiber

Liev Schreiber

Cotton Weary

Drew Barrymore

Drew Barrymore

Casey Becker

Roger L. Jackson

Roger L. Jackson

'The Voice' (voice)

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Scream — FAQs

Where can I watch Scream in United States?

Scream is streaming on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount+ Amazon Channel in United States.

Is Scream on fuboTV?

Yes — Scream is currently available on fuboTV in United States.

What language is Scream in?

Scream is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Scream?

Scream runs 1 hours 52 minutes (112 minutes).

What is Scream rated?

Scream is rated R. It holds a 7.4/10 audience score from 8,002 ratings.

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