Scream (1996) — IMDb, Rotten Tomatoes & Audience Ratings

Last updated: 2026-03-30 3 min read

Quick Facts

IMDb7.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes78%
Metacritic66/100
DirectorWes Craven
GenreCrime, Horror, Mystery
Runtime112 min
RatedR
CastNeve Campbell, Courteney Cox, David Arquette, Skeet Ulrich, Matthew Lillard

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

Should You Watch Scream?

Scream holds a solid 7.4 on IMDb, placing it above average and earning strong audience approval. It is well worth your time if the genre appeals to you. A 78% on Rotten Tomatoes indicates strong critical support.

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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Scream's IMDb rating?

Scream (1996) has an IMDb rating of 7.4 out of 10 based on 7,812 user votes.

Is Scream worth watching?

With an IMDb score of 7.4 and a Rotten Tomatoes score of 78%, Scream is generally well-regarded and worth your time.

How long is Scream?

Scream has a runtime of 112 min. It is rated R.

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