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Force of Evil (1950) runs 1 h 19 min, is rated NR in the US and averages 6.7 from 149 TMDB members. Lawyer Joe Morse wants to consolidate all the small-time numbers racket operators into one big powerful operation. But his elder brother Leo is one of these small-time operators who wants to stay that way, preferring not to deal with the gangsters who dominate the big-time.

Runtime
1 h 19 min — ends 9:19 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated
NR (US)
Genres
Crime, Drama
Released
August 24, 1950
TMDB rating
6.7 / 10 from 149 votes
Director
Abraham Polonsky
Starring
John Garfield, Thomas Gomez, Marie Windsor, Howland Chamberlain
Language
English
Good for 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.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-08: YouTube TV (subscription), The Roku Channel (free with ads), Fandango at Home Free (free with ads).

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How long is Force of Evil?
Force of Evil is 1 h 19 min long (79 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:19 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Force of Evil rated?
Force of Evil is rated NR in the US.
Is Force of Evil 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.
Where can I stream Force of Evil?
In the US, as of 2026-11-08: YouTube TV (subscription), The Roku Channel (free with ads), Fandango at Home Free (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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