How long is The Searchers?

The Searchers is 1 h 59 min long (119 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:59 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is The Searchers rated?

The Searchers is rated NR in the US.

Where can I stream The Searchers?

In the US, as of 2026-11-07: YouTube TV (subscription), Fawesome (free). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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The Searchers (1956) runs 1 h 59 min, is rated NR in the US and averages 7.7 from 1,653 TMDB members. As a Civil War veteran spends years searching for a young niece captured by Indians, his motivation becomes increasingly questionable.

Runtime: 1 h 59 min — ends 9:59 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: NR (US)
Genres: Western
Released: May 16, 1956
TMDB rating: 7.7 / 10 from 1,653 votes
Director: John Ford
Starring: John Wayne, Jeffrey Hunter, Vera Miles, Ward Bond
Language: English

Good for a group? Good for a small group that will pay attention.Western keep a room quiet in the good way: phones down, guesses out loud.

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How long is The Searchers?: The Searchers is 1 h 59 min long (119 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:59 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is The Searchers rated?: The Searchers is rated NR in the US.
Is The Searchers a good movie to watch with a group?: Good for a small group that will pay attention. Western keep a room quiet in the good way: phones down, guesses out loud.
Where can I stream The Searchers?: In the US, as of 2026-11-07: YouTube TV (subscription), Fawesome (free). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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