Where to watch West Side Story (1961) tonight
West Side Story (1961) runs 2 h 33 min, is rated NR in the US and averages 7.2 from 2,127 TMDB members. In Manhattan’s Upper West Side, rival gangs of Polish-Americans and newly arrived Puerto Ricans clash for control of the neighborhood, even as two young members from opposite sides fall dangerously in love.
- Runtime
- 2 h 33 min — ends 10:33 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
- Rated
- NR (US)
- Genres
- Crime, Drama, Romance
- Released
- December 13, 1961
- TMDB rating
- 7.2 / 10 from 2,127 votes
- Director
- Jerome Robbins, Robert Wise
- Starring
- Natalie Wood, Richard Beymer, Russ Tamblyn, Rita Moreno
- Language
- English
Where to watch it tonight
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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-05: YouTube TV (subscription), Kanopy (free), Hoopla (free), Fandango at Home Free (free with ads), YouTube Free (free with ads), Tubi TV (free with ads).
Questions people ask
- How long is West Side Story?
- West Side Story is 2 h 33 min long (153 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:33 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
- What is West Side Story rated?
- West Side Story is rated NR in the US.
- Is West Side Story 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. At 2 h 33 min, plan the evening: start by 8:27 pm to finish before 11 pm.
- Where can I stream West Side Story?
- In the US, as of 2026-11-05: YouTube TV (subscription), Kanopy (free), Hoopla (free), Fandango at Home Free (free with ads), YouTube Free (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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