How long is The Racket?

The Racket is 1 h 28 min long (88 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:28 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is The Racket rated?

The Racket is rated NR in the US.

Where can I stream The Racket?

As of 2026-11-04 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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Where to watch The Racket (1951) tonight

The Racket (1951) runs 1 h 28 min, is rated NR in the US and averages 6.3 from 44 TMDB members. The big national crime syndicate has moved into town, partnering up with local crime boss Nick Scanlon. McQuigg, the only honest police captain on the force, and his loyal patrolman, Johnson, take on the violent Nick.

Runtime: 1 h 28 min — ends 9:28 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: NR (US)
Genres: Crime, Thriller
Released: October 25, 1951
TMDB rating: 6.3 / 10 from 44 votes
Director: John Cromwell
Starring: Robert Mitchum, Lizabeth Scott, Robert Ryan, William Talman
Language: English

Good for a group? Good for a small group that will pay attention.Crime and Thriller keep a room quiet in the good way: phones down, guesses out loud.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. As of 2026-11-04 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.

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How long is The Racket?: The Racket is 1 h 28 min long (88 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:28 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is The Racket rated?: The Racket is rated NR in the US.
Is The Racket a good movie to watch with a group?: Good for a small group that will pay attention. Crime and Thriller keep a room quiet in the good way: phones down, guesses out loud.
Where can I stream The Racket?: As of 2026-11-04 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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