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Where to watch The People vs. Larry Flynt (1996) tonight

The People vs. Larry Flynt (1996) runs 2 h 10 min, is rated R in the US and averages 7.0 from 1,323 TMDB members. Larry Flynt is the hedonistically obnoxious, but indomitable, publisher of Hustler magazine. The film recounts his struggle to make an honest living publishing his girlie magazine and how it changes into a battle to protect the freedom of speech for all people.

Runtime
2 h 10 min — ends 10:10 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated
R (US)
Genres
Drama
Released
December 25, 1996
TMDB rating
7.0 / 10 from 1,323 votes
Director
Miloš Forman
Starring
Woody Harrelson, Courtney Love, Edward Norton, Brett Harrelson
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. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.

Where to watch it tonight

Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-07: Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel (subscription).

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How long is The People vs. Larry Flynt?
The People vs. Larry Flynt is 2 h 10 min long (130 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:10 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is The People vs. Larry Flynt rated?
The People vs. Larry Flynt is rated R in the US.
Is The People vs. Larry Flynt 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. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.
Where can I stream The People vs. Larry Flynt?
In the US, as of 2026-11-07: Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel (subscription). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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