Now, before we get into the nitty-gritty of how you can watch 'Needful Things' right now, here are some essential information about the New Line Cinema, Castle Rock Entertainment drama flick. Needful Things starring Max von Sydow, Ed Harris, Bonnie Bedelia, J. T. Walsh has a R rating, a runtime of about 2 hr. The release date of the movie is August 27th, 1993. The movie received a user score of 62/100 on TMDb, which reflects reviews from 573 engaged users.
Looking for a quick synopsis? Here's the plot: "A mysterious new shop opens in a small town which always seems to stock the deepest desires of each shopper, with a price far heavier than expected."
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Read on for a listing of streaming and cable services - including rental, purchase, and subscription options - along with the availability of 'Needful Things' on each platform when they are available. 'Needful Things' is currently available to rent, purchase, or stream via subscription on Microsoft Store, Apple TV, Prime Video, Google Play Movies, Fandango At Home, and YouTube in the US.
'Needful Things' Release Dates
Watch in Movie Theaters on August 27th, 1993
Watch on DVD or Blu-ray starting
December 22nd, 1998
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