How long is Paris Is Burning?

Paris Is Burning is 1 h 18 min long (78 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:18 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is Paris Is Burning rated?

Paris Is Burning is rated R in the US.

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Paris Is Burning (1991) runs 1 h 18 min, is rated R in the US and averages 8.0 from 577 TMDB members. Where does voguing come from, and what, exactly, is throwing shade? This landmark documentary provides a vibrant snapshot of the 1980s through the eyes of New York City's African American and Latinx Harlem drag-ball scene. Made over seven years, PARIS IS BURNING offers an intimate portrait of rival fashion "houses," from fierce contests for trophies to house mothers offering sustenance in a world rampant with…

Runtime: 1 h 18 min — ends 9:18 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: R (US)
Genres: Documentary, History
Released: March 13, 1991
TMDB rating: 8.0 / 10 from 577 votes
Director: Jennie Livingston
Starring: Pepper LaBeija, Octavia St. Laurent, Venus Xtravaganza, Dorian Corey
Language: English

Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Documentary and History 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 2026-11-04: HBO Max Amazon Channel (subscription), HBO Max (subscription), Shout! Factory TV (free with ads), YouTube Free (free with ads), Plex (free with ads), Tubi TV (free with ads).

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How long is Paris Is Burning?: Paris Is Burning is 1 h 18 min long (78 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:18 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Paris Is Burning rated?: Paris Is Burning is rated R in the US.
Is Paris Is Burning a good movie to watch with a group?: Better for one or two who will actually watch. Documentary and History 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 Paris Is Burning?: In the US, as of 2026-11-04: HBO Max Amazon Channel (subscription), HBO Max (subscription), Shout! Factory TV (free with ads), YouTube Free (free with ads), Plex (free with ads), Tubi TV (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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