How long is The General?

The General is 2 h 4 min long (124 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:04 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is The General rated?

The General is rated R in the US.

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The General (1998) runs 2 h 4 min, is rated R in the US and averages 6.7 from 139 TMDB members. The real-life story of Dublin folk hero and criminal Martin Cahill, who pulled off two daring robberies in Ireland with his team, but attracted unwanted attention from the police, the I.R.A., the U.V.F., and members of his own team.

Runtime: 2 h 4 min — ends 10:04 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: R (US)
Genres: Crime, Drama
Released: May 1, 1998
TMDB rating: 6.7 / 10 from 139 votes
Director: John Boorman
Starring: Brendan Gleeson, Adrian Dunbar, Sean McGinley, Maria Doyle Kennedy
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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How long is The General?: The General is 2 h 4 min long (124 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:04 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is The General rated?: The General is rated R in the US.
Is The General 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 The General?: In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Fawesome (free), The Roku Channel (free with ads), Pluto TV (free with ads), Tubi TV (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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