How long is Cruising?

Cruising is 1 h 42 min long (102 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:42 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

Where can I stream Cruising?

As of 2026-11-05 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 Cruising (1980) tonight

Cruising (1980) runs 1 h 42 min, is rated R in the US and averages 6.6 from 668 TMDB members. When New York is caught in the grip of a sadistic serial killer who preys on patrons of the city's underground bars, rookie cop Steve Burns infiltrates the gay S&M subculture to try and lure him out of the shadows.

Runtime: 1 h 42 min — ends 9:42 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: R (US)
Genres: Crime, Mystery, Thriller
Released: February 15, 1980
TMDB rating: 6.6 / 10 from 668 votes
Director: William Friedkin
Starring: Al Pacino, Paul Sorvino, Karen Allen, Richard Cox
Language: English

Good for a group? Good for a small group that will pay attention.Crime and Mystery keep a room quiet in the good way: phones down, guesses out loud. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. As of 2026-11-05 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 Cruising?: Cruising is 1 h 42 min long (102 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:42 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Cruising rated?: Cruising is rated R in the US.
Is Cruising a good movie to watch with a group?: Good for a small group that will pay attention. Crime and Mystery keep a room quiet in the good way: phones down, guesses out loud. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.
Where can I stream Cruising?: As of 2026-11-05 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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