How long is The Dam Busters?

The Dam Busters is 2 h 4 min long (124 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:04 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is The Dam Busters rated?

The Dam Busters is rated NR in the US.

Where can I stream The Dam Busters?

In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Kanopy (free), Hoopla (free), The Roku Channel (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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The Dam Busters (1955) runs 2 h 4 min, is rated NR in the US and averages 6.9 from 168 TMDB members. The story of the conception of a new British weapon for smashing the German dams in the Ruhr industrial complex and the execution of the raid by 617 Squadron 'The Dam Busters'.

Runtime: 2 h 4 min — ends 10:04 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: NR (US)
Genres: Drama, History, War
Released: May 16, 1955
TMDB rating: 6.9 / 10 from 168 votes
Director: Michael Anderson
Starring: Richard Todd, Michael Redgrave, Ursula Jeans, Basil Sydney
Language: English

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.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Kanopy (free), Hoopla (free), The Roku Channel (free with ads).

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How long is The Dam Busters?: The Dam Busters is 2 h 4 min long (124 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:04 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is The Dam Busters rated?: The Dam Busters is rated NR in the US.
Is The Dam Busters 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.
Where can I stream The Dam Busters?: In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Kanopy (free), Hoopla (free), The Roku Channel (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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