How long is The Great Santini?

The Great Santini is 1 h 55 min long (115 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:55 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is The Great Santini rated?

The Great Santini is rated PG in the US.

Where can I stream The Great Santini?

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Where to watch The Great Santini (1979) tonight

The Great Santini (1979) runs 1 h 55 min, is rated PG in the US and averages 6.8 from 78 TMDB members. As he approaches manhood, Ben Meechum struggles to win the approval of his demanding alpha male father, an aggressively competitive, but frustrated marine pilot.

Runtime: 1 h 55 min — ends 9:55 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: PG (US)
Genres: Drama
Released: October 26, 1979
TMDB rating: 6.8 / 10 from 78 votes
Director: Lewis John Carlino
Starring: Robert Duvall, Blythe Danner, Michael O'Keefe, Lisa Jane Persky
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.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-05: YouTube Free (free with ads), Plex (free with ads), Tubi TV (free with ads).

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How long is The Great Santini?: The Great Santini is 1 h 55 min long (115 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:55 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is The Great Santini rated?: The Great Santini is rated PG in the US.
Is The Great Santini 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 The Great Santini?: In the US, as of 2026-11-05: 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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