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Where to watch They Shoot Horses, Don't They? (1969) tonight

They Shoot Horses, Don't They? (1969) runs 2 h, is rated PG in the US and averages 7.6 from 390 TMDB members. In the midst of the Great Depression, manipulative emcee Rocky enlists contestants for a dance marathon offering a $1,500 cash prize. Among them are a failed actress, a middle-aged sailor, a delusional blonde and a pregnant girl.

Runtime
2 h — ends 10:00 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated
PG (US)
Genres
Drama
Released
December 10, 1969
TMDB rating
7.6 / 10 from 390 votes
Director
Sydney Pollack
Starring
Jane Fonda, Michael Sarrazin, Susannah York, Gig Young
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.

Where to watch it tonight

Streaming availability by JustWatch. As of 2026-11-08, TMDB lists no streaming option for it in the US.

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How long is They Shoot Horses, Don't They??
They Shoot Horses, Don't They? is 2 h long (120 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:00 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is They Shoot Horses, Don't They? rated?
They Shoot Horses, Don't They? is rated PG in the US.
Is They Shoot Horses, Don't They? 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 They Shoot Horses, Don't They??
As of 2026-11-08, 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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