How long is The Parallax View?

The Parallax View is 1 h 42 min long (102 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:42 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is The Parallax View rated?

The Parallax View is rated R in the US.

Where can I stream The Parallax View?

In the US, as of 2026-11-05: MGM Plus (subscription), Kanopy (free), Hoopla (free). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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Where to watch The Parallax View (1974) tonight

The Parallax View (1974) runs 1 h 42 min, is rated R in the US and averages 6.8 from 400 TMDB members. An ambitious reporter gets in trouble while investigating a senator's assassination which leads to a vast conspiracy involving a multinational corporation behind every event in the world's headlines.

Runtime: 1 h 42 min — ends 9:42 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: R (US)
Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller
Released: June 14, 1974
TMDB rating: 6.8 / 10 from 400 votes
Director: Alan J. Pakula
Starring: Warren Beatty, Paula Prentiss, William Daniels, Walter McGinn
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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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-05: MGM Plus (subscription), Kanopy (free), Hoopla (free).

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How long is The Parallax View?: The Parallax View is 1 h 42 min long (102 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:42 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is The Parallax View rated?: The Parallax View is rated R in the US.
Is The Parallax View 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 Parallax View?: In the US, as of 2026-11-05: MGM Plus (subscription), Kanopy (free), Hoopla (free). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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