How long is Nightmare Alley?

Nightmare Alley is 1 h 52 min long (112 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:52 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is Nightmare Alley rated?

Nightmare Alley is rated NR in the US.

Where can I stream Nightmare Alley?

In the US, as of 2026-11-04: YouTube TV (subscription). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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Nightmare Alley (1947) runs 1 h 52 min, is rated NR in the US and averages 7.2 from 251 TMDB members. A roustabout joins a traveling carny and schemes to figure out the mind-reading act of Mademoiselle Zeena and her alcoholic husband.

Runtime: 1 h 52 min — ends 9:52 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: NR (US)
Genres: Drama, Thriller
Released: October 9, 1947
TMDB rating: 7.2 / 10 from 251 votes
Director: Edmund Goulding
Starring: Tyrone Power, Helen Walker, Coleen Gray, Joan Blondell
Language: English

Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Drama and Thriller reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-04: YouTube TV (subscription).

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How long is Nightmare Alley?: Nightmare Alley is 1 h 52 min long (112 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:52 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Nightmare Alley rated?: Nightmare Alley is rated NR in the US.
Is Nightmare Alley a good movie to watch with a group?: Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama and Thriller reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.
Where can I stream Nightmare Alley?: In the US, as of 2026-11-04: YouTube TV (subscription). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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