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Where to watch The Shoes of the Fisherman (1968) tonight

The Shoes of the Fisherman (1968) runs 2 h 42 min, is rated G in the US and averages 6.8 from 89 TMDB members. Ukrainian bishop Kiril Lakota, a political prisoner in a Soviet gulag for twenty years, is unexpectedly released and sent to the Vatican, where, upon the sudden death of the Pope, leader of the Catholic Church, he must face a challenging destiny that will put the future of the entire world in his hands.

Runtime
2 h 42 min — ends 10:42 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated
G (US)
Genres
Drama
Released
November 14, 1968
TMDB rating
6.8 / 10 from 89 votes
Director
Michael Anderson
Starring
Anthony Quinn, Oskar Werner, David Janssen, Vittorio De Sica
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. At 2 h 42 min, plan the evening: start by 8:18 pm to finish before 11 pm.

Where to watch it tonight

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.

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How long is The Shoes of the Fisherman?
The Shoes of the Fisherman is 2 h 42 min long (162 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:42 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is The Shoes of the Fisherman rated?
The Shoes of the Fisherman is rated G in the US.
Is The Shoes of the Fisherman 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. At 2 h 42 min, plan the evening: start by 8:18 pm to finish before 11 pm.
Where can I stream The Shoes of the Fisherman?
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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