How long is The Shootist?

The Shootist is 1 h 40 min long (100 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:40 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is The Shootist rated?

The Shootist is rated PG in the US.

Where can I stream The Shootist?

In the US, as of 2026-11-07: Paramount Plus Essential (subscription), Kanopy (free), Hoopla (free), YouTube Free (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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The Shootist (1976) runs 1 h 40 min, is rated PG in the US and averages 7.1 from 400 TMDB members. Afflicted with a terminal illness John Bernard Books, the last of the legendary gunfighters, quietly returns to Carson City for medical attention from his old friend Dr. Hostetler. Aware that his days are numbered, the troubled man seeks solace and peace in a boarding house run by a widow and her son. However, it is not Books' fate to die in peace, as he becomes embroiled in one last valiant battle.

Runtime: 1 h 40 min — ends 9:40 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: PG (US)
Genres: Western
Released: July 21, 1976
TMDB rating: 7.1 / 10 from 400 votes
Director: Don Siegel
Starring: John Wayne, Lauren Bacall, Ron Howard, James Stewart
Language: English

Good for a group? Good for a small group that will pay attention.Western keep a room quiet in the good way: phones down, guesses out loud.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-07: Paramount Plus Essential (subscription), Kanopy (free), Hoopla (free), YouTube Free (free with ads).

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How long is The Shootist?: The Shootist is 1 h 40 min long (100 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:40 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is The Shootist rated?: The Shootist is rated PG in the US.
Is The Shootist a good movie to watch with a group?: Good for a small group that will pay attention. Western keep a room quiet in the good way: phones down, guesses out loud.
Where can I stream The Shootist?: In the US, as of 2026-11-07: Paramount Plus Essential (subscription), Kanopy (free), Hoopla (free), YouTube Free (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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