Where to watch This Sporting Life (1963) tonight

This Sporting Life (1963) runs 2 h 14 min and averages 7.0 from 127 TMDB members. In early 1960s Northern England, Frank Machin is mean, tough and ambitious enough to become an immediate star in the rugby league team run by local employer Weaver.

Runtime

2 h 14 min — ends 10:14 pm if you start at 8:00 pm

Rated

no US certification listed

Genres

Drama

Released

February 7, 1963

TMDB rating

7.0 / 10 from 127 votes

Director

Lindsay Anderson

Starring

Richard Harris, Rachel Roberts, Alan Badel, William Hartnell

Language

English

Where to watch it tonight

Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-08: Shout! Factory TV (free with ads), YouTube Free (free with ads), Plex (free with ads), Tubi TV (free with ads).

Questions people ask

How long is This Sporting Life?

This Sporting Life is 2 h 14 min long (134 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:14 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is This Sporting Life rated?

TMDB lists no US age certification for This Sporting Life.

Is This Sporting Life 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.

Where can I stream This Sporting Life?

In the US, as of 2026-11-08: Shout! Factory TV (free with ads), YouTube Free (free with ads), Plex (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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