Where to watch The Unbearable Lightness of Being (1988) tonight
The Unbearable Lightness of Being (1988) runs 2 h 51 min, is rated R in the US and averages 6.8 from 547 TMDB members. Successful surgeon Tomas leaves Prague for an operation, meets a young photographer named Tereza, and brings her back with him. Tereza is surprised to learn that Tomas is already having an affair with the bohemian Sabina, but when the Soviet invasion occurs, all three flee to Switzerland. Sabina begins an affair, Tom continues womanizing, and Tereza, disgusted, returns to Czechoslovakia. Realizing his mistake, Tomas…
- Runtime
- 2 h 51 min — ends 10:51 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
- Rated
- R (US)
- Genres
- Drama, Romance
- Released
- February 5, 1988
- TMDB rating
- 6.8 / 10 from 547 votes
- Director
- Philip Kaufman
- Starring
- Daniel Day-Lewis, Juliette Binoche, Lena Olin, Derek de Lint
- Language
- English
Where to watch it tonight
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Streaming availability by JustWatch. As of 2026-11-05 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies.
Questions people ask
- How long is The Unbearable Lightness of Being?
- The Unbearable Lightness of Being is 2 h 51 min long (171 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:51 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
- What is The Unbearable Lightness of Being rated?
- The Unbearable Lightness of Being is rated R in the US.
- Is The Unbearable Lightness of Being a good movie to watch with a group?
- Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama and Romance reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. At 2 h 51 min, plan the evening: start by 8:09 pm to finish before 11 pm. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.
- Where can I stream The Unbearable Lightness of Being?
- As of 2026-11-05 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies. Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).
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