How long is The Great Debaters?

The Great Debaters is 2 h 6 min long (126 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:06 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is The Great Debaters rated?

The Great Debaters is rated PG-13 in the US.

Where can I stream The Great Debaters?

In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Angel Studios (subscription), Fawesome (free), Philo (free with ads), Tubi TV (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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The Great Debaters (2007) runs 2 h 6 min, is rated PG-13 in the US and averages 7.3 from 765 TMDB members. The true story of a brilliant but politically radical debate team coach who uses the power of words to transform a group of underdog African-American college students into a historical powerhouse that took on the Harvard elite.

Runtime: 2 h 6 min — ends 10:06 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: PG-13 (US)
Genres: Drama
Released: December 25, 2007
TMDB rating: 7.3 / 10 from 765 votes
Director: Denzel Washington
Starring: Denzel Whitaker, Denzel Washington, Nate Parker, Jurnee Smollett-Bell
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.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Angel Studios (subscription), Fawesome (free), Philo (free with ads), Tubi TV (free with ads).

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How long is The Great Debaters?: The Great Debaters is 2 h 6 min long (126 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:06 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is The Great Debaters rated?: The Great Debaters is rated PG-13 in the US.
Is The Great Debaters 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.
Where can I stream The Great Debaters?: In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Angel Studios (subscription), Fawesome (free), Philo (free with ads), Tubi TV (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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