Matinee
1993, English. Directed by Joe Dante.
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A showman introduces a small coastal town to a unique movie experience and capitalizes on the Cuban Missile crisis hysteria with a kitschy horror extravaganza combining film effects, stage props and actors in rubber suits in this salute to the B-movie.
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.7/10 from 346 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Matinee
Matinee is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 29 January 1993
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Charles S. Haas, Jerico
- Budget
- $14M
- Box office
- $9.5M
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Matinee: quick answers
Is Matinee worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.7/10 from 346 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Matinee?
Matinee runs 99 minutes (1h 39m).
Does Matinee have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Matinee. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Matinee parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Matinee is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Matinee on?
Matinee is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 2 November 2026.)
What movies are like Matinee?
If you liked Matinee, try Mayday, Hot Shots!, Weekend at Bernie's.
Who directed Matinee?
Matinee (1993) was directed by Joe Dante and stars John Goodman, Cathy Moriarty, Simon Fenton.