Where to watch Straight Time (1978) tonight
Straight Time (1978) runs 1 h 54 min, is rated R in the US and averages 7.1 from 221 TMDB members. After being released on parole, a burglar attempts to go straight, get a regular job, and just go by the rules. He soon finds himself back in jail at the hands of a power-hungry parole officer.
- Runtime
- 1 h 54 min — ends 9:54 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
- Rated
- R (US)
- Genres
- Crime, Drama
- Released
- March 18, 1978
- TMDB rating
- 7.1 / 10 from 221 votes
- Director
- Ulu Grosbard
- Starring
- Dustin Hoffman, Theresa Russell, Gary Busey, Harry Dean Stanton
- Language
- English
Where to watch it tonight
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Streaming availability by JustWatch. As of 2026-11-08 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies.
Questions people ask
- How long is Straight Time?
- Straight Time is 1 h 54 min long (114 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:54 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
- What is Straight Time rated?
- Straight Time is rated R in the US.
- Is Straight Time 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. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.
- Where can I stream Straight Time?
- As of 2026-11-08 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies. Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).
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- Brute Force (1947)
- The Seven-Ups (1973)
- Marlowe (1969)
- The Killer Is Loose (1956)
- Takers (2010)
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