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Where to watch The Life of David Gale (2003) tonight

The Life of David Gale (2003) runs 2 h 10 min, is rated R in the US and averages 7.4 from 2,290 TMDB members. A man against capital punishment is accused of murdering a fellow activist and is sent to death row.

Runtime
2 h 10 min — ends 10:10 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated
R (US)
Genres
Drama, Thriller, Crime
Released
February 21, 2003
TMDB rating
7.4 / 10 from 2,290 votes
Director
Alan Parker
Starring
Kevin Spacey, Kate Winslet, Laura Linney, Rhona Mitra
Language
English
Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Drama and Thriller reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.

Where to watch it tonight

Streaming availability by JustWatch. As of 2026-11-08 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.

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How long is The Life of David Gale?
The Life of David Gale is 2 h 10 min long (130 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:10 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is The Life of David Gale rated?
The Life of David Gale is rated R in the US.
Is The Life of David Gale a good movie to watch with a group?
Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama and Thriller reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.
Where can I stream The Life of David Gale?
As of 2026-11-08 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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