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We've listed a number of streaming and cable services - including rental, purchase, and subscription options - along with the availability of 'Poltergeist' on each platform when they are available. Now, before we get into the nitty-gritty of how you can watch 'Poltergeist' right now, here are some particulars about the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Steven Spielberg Productions, SLM Production Group horror flick.
Released October 29th, 1982, 'Poltergeist' stars Craig T. Nelson, JoBeth Williams, Beatrice Straight, Dominique Dunne The R movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 54 min, and received a user score of 71 (out of 100) on TMDb, which collated reviews from 2,850 respected users.
Interested in knowing what the movie's about? Here's the plot: "Upon realizing that something truly evil haunts his home, Steve Freeling calls in a team of parapsychologists to help before it's too late."
'Poltergeist' is currently available to rent, purchase, or stream via subscription on Vudu, Apple iTunes, AMC on Demand, Epix, Microsoft Store, Amazon Video, YouTube, fuboTV, Google Play Movies, Epix Roku Premium Channel, and EPIX Amazon Channel .
'Poltergeist' Release Dates
Watch in Movie Theaters on June 4th, 1982
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April 8th, 1997
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Poltergeist Collection
The Poltergeist movies are a trilogy of American horror films distributed by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer during the 1980s. The films revolve around the members of the Freeling family, who are stalked and terrorized by a group of ancient ghosts that are attracted to the youngest daughter, Carol Anne. The original film was co-written by Steven Spielberg.
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