Where to watch Down by Law (1986) tonight
Down by Law (1986) runs 1 h 46 min, is rated R in the US and averages 7.4 from 890 TMDB members. A disc jockey, a pimp and an Italian tourist escape from jail in New Orleans.
- Runtime
- 1 h 46 min — ends 9:46 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
- Rated
- R (US)
- Genres
- Crime, Drama, Comedy
- Released
- September 20, 1986
- TMDB rating
- 7.4 / 10 from 890 votes
- Director
- Jim Jarmusch
- Starring
- Tom Waits, John Lurie, Roberto Benigni, Nicoletta Braschi
- Language
- English
Where to watch it tonight
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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-08: HBO Max Amazon Channel (subscription), YouTube TV (subscription), Criterion Channel (subscription), HBO Max (subscription), Fandango at Home Free (free with ads), Plex (free with ads), Tubi TV (free with ads).
Questions people ask
- How long is Down by Law?
- Down by Law is 1 h 46 min long (106 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:46 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
- What is Down by Law rated?
- Down by Law is rated R in the US.
- Is Down by Law 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 Down by Law?
- In the US, as of 2026-11-08: HBO Max Amazon Channel (subscription), YouTube TV (subscription), Criterion Channel (subscription), HBO Max (subscription), Fandango at Home Free (free with ads), Plex (free with ads), Tubi TV (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).
Lists it could be on
- Crime movies under 2 hours
- Dramas under 2 hours
- Movies from the 80s
- Date night movies
- The most-rated movies on TMDB
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