How long is The First Deadly Sin?

The First Deadly Sin is 1 h 52 min long (112 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:52 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is The First Deadly Sin rated?

The First Deadly Sin is rated R in the US.

Where can I stream The First Deadly Sin?

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The First Deadly Sin (1980) runs 1 h 52 min, is rated R in the US and averages 5.9 from 43 TMDB members. A serial killer is stalking New York City. Inspector Edward Delaney is an NYPD detective, nearing retirement, who is trying to put together the pieces of the case. Are the victims somehow linked? What does the brutal method of death signify?

Runtime: 1 h 52 min — ends 9:52 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: R (US)
Genres: Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Released: October 3, 1980
TMDB rating: 5.9 / 10 from 43 votes
Director: Brian G. Hutton
Starring: Frank Sinatra, Faye Dunaway, David Dukes, George Coe
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. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-05: TCM (subscription).

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How long is The First Deadly Sin?: The First Deadly Sin is 1 h 52 min long (112 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:52 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is The First Deadly Sin rated?: The First Deadly Sin is rated R in the US.
Is The First Deadly Sin 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. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.
Where can I stream The First Deadly Sin?: In the US, as of 2026-11-05: TCM (subscription). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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