Tess is 2 h 52 min long (172 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:52 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

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In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Criterion Channel (subscription). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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Tess (1979) runs 2 h 52 min, is rated PG in the US and averages 7.1 from 396 TMDB members. A strong-willed peasant girl is sent by her father to the estate of some local aristocrats to capitalize on a rumour that their families are from the same line. This fateful visit commences an epic narrative of sex, class, betrayal, and revenge.

Runtime: 2 h 52 min — ends 10:52 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: PG (US)
Genres: Drama, Romance
Released: October 6, 1979
TMDB rating: 7.1 / 10 from 396 votes
Director: Roman Polanski
Starring: Nastassja Kinski, Peter Firth, Leigh Lawson, John Collin
Language: English

Good for 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 52 min, plan the evening: start by 8:08 pm to finish before 11 pm.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Criterion Channel (subscription).

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How long is Tess?: Tess is 2 h 52 min long (172 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:52 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Tess rated?: Tess is rated PG in the US.
Is Tess 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 52 min, plan the evening: start by 8:08 pm to finish before 11 pm.
Where can I stream Tess?: In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Criterion Channel (subscription). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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