The Omen
7.7/10
jumps
6
gore
6
dread
6
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Where to watch: Not on major US streamers — check digital rental.
How it scared people
The vibe
An ambassador quietly swaps his stillborn son for an orphan, and the nannies, priests, and photographers around little Damien start dying in baroque accidents. Studio-slick satanic paranoia with Jerry Goldsmith's Ave Satani as its black engine.
The Omen (1976) Parents Guide
| MPA rating | No MPAA certificate (released outside the US system) |
|---|---|
| Runtime | 111 minutes |
| Jump scares | 3/5 — moderately scary, with a handful of strong sequences |
| Gore | 3/5 — a moderate amount of blood and violence |
| Dread | 3/5 — a lingering atmosphere that stays for the evening |
| Themes | religious themes; occult ritual |
The Omen carries no MPAA certificate. We score it 3/5 for jump scares, 3/5 for gore and 3/5 for lingering dread, over 111 minutes. Better suited to teens than to younger children.
We rate what the film does — scares, gore, dread — not scene-level content like language or nudity, which we don't track.
Before you press play
- How scary is The Omen?
- On our intensity scale, The Omen rates 6/10 for jump scares and 6/10 for dread. It is moderately scary, with a handful of strong sequences.
- How gory is The Omen?
- The Omen rates 6/10 for gore — expect a moderate amount of blood and violence.
- How long is The Omen?
- The Omen runs 111 minutes (1h 51m).
- What is The Omen rated?
- The Omen has no MPAA certificate — common for films released outside the US. On our scale it rates 6/10 for jump scares, 6/10 for gore and 6/10 for dread.
- Where to watch The Omen (1976)?
- The Omen is not on major US subscription streamers right now — look for it on digital rental or purchase (Apple TV, Prime Video, or your usual store).
