How long is The Rays and Shadows?

The Rays and Shadows is 3 h 19 min long (199 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 11:19 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is The Rays and Shadows rated?

TMDB lists no US age certification for The Rays and Shadows.

Where can I stream The Rays and Shadows?

As of 2026-11-08, TMDB lists no streaming option for it in the US. Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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The Rays and Shadows (2026) runs 3 h 19 min and averages 7.4 from 145 TMDB members. Jean and Otto, a French newspaperman and a young German Francophile, are fighting for peace in Europe. Jean’s daughter, Corinne, is launching a brilliant acting career in the film world, but war breaks out and France is occupied. The two friends have a major role to play in this new France. Jean becomes a big press baron and an ardent advocate of collaboration with the occupying forces, while Otto becomes the…

Runtime: 3 h 19 min — ends 11:19 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: no US certification listed
Genres: Drama, History
Released: March 18, 2026
TMDB rating: 7.4 / 10 from 145 votes
Director: Xavier Giannoli
Starring: Jean Dujardin, Nastya Golubeva Carax, August Diehl, Olivier Chantreau
Language: French
Original title: Les Rayons et les Ombres

Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Drama and History reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. At 3 h 19 min, plan the evening: start by 7:41 pm to finish before 11 pm.

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How long is The Rays and Shadows?: The Rays and Shadows is 3 h 19 min long (199 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 11:19 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is The Rays and Shadows rated?: TMDB lists no US age certification for The Rays and Shadows.
Is The Rays and Shadows a good movie to watch with a group?: Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama and History reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. At 3 h 19 min, plan the evening: start by 7:41 pm to finish before 11 pm.
Where can I stream The Rays and Shadows?: As of 2026-11-08, TMDB lists no streaming option for it in the US. Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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