Where to watch A Time to Kill (1996) tonight
A Time to Kill (1996) runs 2 h 29 min, is rated R in the US and averages 7.4 from 3,157 TMDB members. A young lawyer defends a black man accused of murdering two white men who raped his 10-year-old daughter, sparking a rebirth of the KKK.
- Runtime
- 2 h 29 min — ends 10:29 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
- Rated
- R (US)
- Genres
- Crime, Drama, Thriller
- Released
- July 24, 1996
- TMDB rating
- 7.4 / 10 from 3,157 votes
- Director
- Joel Schumacher
- Starring
- Matthew McConaughey, Sandra Bullock, Samuel L. Jackson, Kevin Spacey
- Language
- English
Where to watch it tonight
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Streaming availability by JustWatch. As of 2026-11-05 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies.
Questions people ask
- How long is A Time to Kill?
- A Time to Kill is 2 h 29 min long (149 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:29 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
- What is A Time to Kill rated?
- A Time to Kill is rated R in the US.
- Is A Time to Kill 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 A Time to Kill?
- As of 2026-11-05 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies. Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).
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