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Scream

1996 · 1h 52m · Released

R Crime, Horror, Mystery

Ratings

Based on audience scores
7.4 The Movie Database
7.4 IMDb
80% Rotten Tomatoes
83 Metacritic

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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Top Cast & Crew

Wes Craven Director
Neve Campbell Sidney
Skeet Ulrich Billy
Rose McGowan Tatum
Matthew Lillard Stuart
David Arquette Deputy Dewey
Courteney Cox Gale Weathers
Jamie Kennedy Randy
Drew Barrymore Casey
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Frequently asked questions about Scream

Where can I watch Scream?

Scream is available to stream on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Philo, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, and Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel in the US. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.

What is Scream about?

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.

What are the ratings for Scream?

Scream scores 7.4 on The Movie Database, 7.4 on IMDb, 80% on Rotten Tomatoes, and 83 on Metacritic.

Who stars in Scream?

Scream stars Neve Campbell, Skeet Ulrich, Rose McGowan, Matthew Lillard, and David Arquette.

When did Scream come out?

Scream was released in 1996.

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. Last updated September 2026.