How long is The Panic in Needle Park?

The Panic in Needle Park is 1 h 50 min long (110 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:50 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is The Panic in Needle Park rated?

The Panic in Needle Park is rated R in the US.

Where can I stream The Panic in Needle Park?

As of 2026-11-06, TMDB lists no streaming option for it in the US. Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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The Panic in Needle Park (1971) runs 1 h 50 min, is rated R in the US and averages 6.8 from 386 TMDB members. A stark portrayal of life among a group of heroin addicts who hang out in Needle Park in New York City. Played against this setting is a low-key love story between Bobby, a young addict and small-time hustler, and Helen, a homeless girl who finds in her relationship with Bobby the stability she craves.

Runtime: 1 h 50 min — ends 9:50 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: R (US)
Genres: Drama, Romance, Crime
Released: June 1, 1971
TMDB rating: 6.8 / 10 from 386 votes
Director: Jerry Schatzberg
Starring: Al Pacino, Kitty Winn, Alan Vint, Richard Bright
Language: English

Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Drama and Romance reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.

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How long is The Panic in Needle Park?: The Panic in Needle Park is 1 h 50 min long (110 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:50 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is The Panic in Needle Park rated?: The Panic in Needle Park is rated R in the US.
Is The Panic in Needle Park a good movie to watch with a group?: Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama and Romance 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 The Panic in Needle Park?: As of 2026-11-06, TMDB lists no streaming option for it in the US. Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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