Rope is 1 h 21 min long (81 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:21 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

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Where to watch Rope (1948) tonight

Rope (1948) runs 1 h 21 min, is rated PG in the US and averages 7.9 from 3,137 TMDB members. Two young men attempt to prove they committed the perfect murder by hosting a dinner party for the family of a classmate they just strangled to death.

Runtime: 1 h 21 min — ends 9:21 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: PG (US)
Genres: Thriller, Crime, Drama
Released: February 1, 1948
TMDB rating: 7.9 / 10 from 3,137 votes
Director: Alfred Hitchcock
Starring: James Stewart, John Dall, Farley Granger, Cedric Hardwicke
Language: English

Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Thriller and Crime 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: YouTube TV (subscription).

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How long is Rope?: Rope is 1 h 21 min long (81 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:21 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Rope rated?: Rope is rated PG in the US.
Is Rope a good movie to watch with a group?: Better for one or two who will actually watch. Thriller and Crime reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.
Where can I stream Rope?: In the US, as of 2026-11-05: YouTube TV (subscription). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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