How long is The Public Enemy?

The Public Enemy is 1 h 24 min long (84 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:24 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is The Public Enemy rated?

The Public Enemy is rated NR in the US.

Where can I stream The Public Enemy?

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

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The Public Enemy (1931) runs 1 h 24 min, is rated NR in the US and averages 7.3 from 409 TMDB members. Two young Chicago hoodlums, Tom Powers and Matt Doyle, rise up from their poverty-stricken slum life to become petty thieves, bootleggers and cold-blooded killers. But with street notoriety and newfound wealth, the duo feels the heat from the cops and rival gangsters both. Despite his ruthless criminal reputation, Tom tries to remain connected to his family, however, gang warfare and the need for revenge eventually…

Runtime: 1 h 24 min — ends 9:24 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: NR (US)
Genres: Crime, Drama
Released: April 23, 1931
TMDB rating: 7.3 / 10 from 409 votes
Director: William A. Wellman
Starring: James Cagney, Jean Harlow, Edward Woods, Joan Blondell
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.

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How long is The Public Enemy?: The Public Enemy is 1 h 24 min long (84 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:24 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is The Public Enemy rated?: The Public Enemy is rated NR in the US.
Is The Public Enemy 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.
Where can I stream The Public Enemy?: In the US, as of 2026-11-05: YouTube TV (subscription). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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