How long is Bigger Than Life?

Bigger Than Life is 1 h 35 min long (95 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:35 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is Bigger Than Life rated?

Bigger Than Life is rated NR in the US.

Where can I stream Bigger Than Life?

In the US, as of 2026-11-05: fuboTV (subscription). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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Bigger Than Life (1956) runs 1 h 35 min, is rated NR in the US and averages 7.2 from 190 TMDB members. A friendly, successful suburban teacher and father grows dangerously addicted to cortisone, resulting in his transformation into a household despot.

Runtime: 1 h 35 min — ends 9:35 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: NR (US)
Genres: Drama
Released: November 20, 1956
TMDB rating: 7.2 / 10 from 190 votes
Director: Nicholas Ray
Starring: James Mason, Barbara Rush, Walter Matthau, Robert F. Simon
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: fuboTV (subscription).

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How long is Bigger Than Life?: Bigger Than Life is 1 h 35 min long (95 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:35 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Bigger Than Life rated?: Bigger Than Life is rated NR in the US.
Is Bigger Than Life 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 Bigger Than Life?: In the US, as of 2026-11-05: fuboTV (subscription). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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