How long is Thieves' Highway?

Thieves' Highway is 1 h 34 min long (94 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:34 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is Thieves' Highway rated?

TMDB lists no US age certification for Thieves' Highway.

Where can I stream Thieves' Highway?

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Thieves' Highway (1949) runs 1 h 34 min and averages 7.3 from 119 TMDB members. Nick Garcos comes back from his tour of duty in World War II planning to settle down with his girlfriend, Polly Faber. He learns, however, that his father was recently beaten and burglarized by mob-connected trucker Mike Figlia, and Nick resolves to get even. He partners with prostitute Rica, and together they go after Mike, all the while getting pulled further into the local crime underworld.

Runtime: 1 h 34 min — ends 9:34 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: no US certification listed
Genres: Drama, Crime, Thriller
Released: September 20, 1949
TMDB rating: 7.3 / 10 from 119 votes
Director: Jules Dassin
Starring: Richard Conte, Valentina Cortese, Lee J. Cobb, Barbara Lawrence
Language: English

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

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How long is Thieves' Highway?: Thieves' Highway is 1 h 34 min long (94 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:34 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Thieves' Highway rated?: TMDB lists no US age certification for Thieves' Highway.
Is Thieves' Highway a good movie to watch with a group?: Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama and Crime reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.
Where can I stream Thieves' Highway?: As of 2026-11-08, TMDB lists no streaming option for it in the US. Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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