Babel is 2 h 23 min long (143 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:23 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

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Babel (2006) runs 2 h 23 min, is rated R in the US and averages 7.2 from 4,244 TMDB members. Tragedy strikes a married couple vacationing in the Moroccan desert, which jumpstarts an interlocking story involving four different families.

Runtime: 2 h 23 min — ends 10:23 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: R (US)
Genres: Drama
Released: October 26, 2006
TMDB rating: 7.2 / 10 from 4,244 votes
Director: Alejandro G. Iñárritu
Starring: Brad Pitt, Rinko Kikuchi, Adriana Barraza, Cate Blanchett
Language: English

Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Paramount Plus Essential (subscription), Kanopy (free), Fawesome (free).

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How long is Babel?: Babel is 2 h 23 min long (143 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:23 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Babel rated?: Babel is rated R in the US.
Is Babel a good movie to watch with a group?: Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama 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 Babel?: In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Paramount Plus Essential (subscription), Kanopy (free), Fawesome (free). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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