How long is Sharky's Machine?

Sharky's Machine is 2 h 2 min long (122 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:02 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is Sharky's Machine rated?

Sharky's Machine is rated R in the US.

Where can I stream Sharky's Machine?

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Sharky's Machine (1981) runs 2 h 2 min, is rated R in the US and averages 6.2 from 120 TMDB members. Police officer Tom Sharky gets busted back to working vice, where he happens upon a scandalous conspiracy involving a local politician. Sharky's new 'machine' gathers evidence while Sharky falls in love with a woman he has never met.

Runtime: 2 h 2 min — ends 10:02 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: R (US)
Genres: Crime, Drama, Action, Thriller
Released: December 18, 1981
TMDB rating: 6.2 / 10 from 120 votes
Director: Burt Reynolds
Starring: Burt Reynolds, Rachel Ward, Henry Silva, Brian Keith
Language: English

Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Crime and 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: YouTube Free (free with ads).

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How long is Sharky's Machine?: Sharky's Machine is 2 h 2 min long (122 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:02 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Sharky's Machine rated?: Sharky's Machine is rated R in the US.
Is Sharky's Machine a good movie to watch with a group?: Better for one or two who will actually watch. Crime and 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 Sharky's Machine?: In the US, as of 2026-11-05: 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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