The Pit and the Pendulum
In the sixteenth century, Francis Barnard travels to Spain to clarify the strange circumstances of his sister's death after she had married the son of a cruel Spanish Inquisitor.
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Streaming now in the United States on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM Plus, Philo, ScreenPix Apple TV channel, and YouTube Free.
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Frequently asked questions about The Pit and the Pendulum
Where can I watch The Pit and the Pendulum in the United States?
The Pit and the Pendulum is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM Plus, Philo, ScreenPix Apple TV channel, and YouTube Free in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Is The Pit and the Pendulum on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes. The Pit and the Pendulum is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in the United States, alongside fuboTV, MGM Plus, Philo, ScreenPix Apple TV channel, and YouTube Free.
Can I watch The Pit and the Pendulum for free?
The Pit and the Pendulum streams free with ads in the United States on YouTube Free and Tubi TV. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for The Pit and the Pendulum?
The Pit and the Pendulum scores 6.8 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in The Pit and the Pendulum?
The Pit and the Pendulum stars Vincent Price, John Kerr, Barbara Steele, Luana Anders, and Antony Carbone. Roger Corman is the director.
How long is The Pit and the Pendulum?
The Pit and the Pendulum runs 1h 20m (80 minutes).
When did The Pit and the Pendulum come out?
The Pit and the Pendulum was released on August 12, 1961.
Which studio made The Pit and the Pendulum?
The Pit and the Pendulum was produced by Alta Vista Productions in the United States.
What was the budget for The Pit and the Pendulum?
The Pit and the Pendulum was made on a budget of $200,000.
How much did The Pit and the Pendulum make at the box office?
The Pit and the Pendulum grossed $2,000,000 worldwide, against a budget of $200,000.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.