How long is The Valachi Papers?

The Valachi Papers is 2 h 5 min long (125 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:05 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is The Valachi Papers rated?

The Valachi Papers is rated R in the US.

Where can I stream The Valachi Papers?

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The Valachi Papers (1972) runs 2 h 5 min, is rated R in the US and averages 6.5 from 122 TMDB members. When Joe Valachi has a price put on his head by Don Vito Genovese, he must take desperate steps to protect himself while in prison. An unsuccessful attempt to slit his throat puts him over the edge to break the sacred code of silence.

Runtime: 2 h 5 min — ends 10:05 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: R (US)
Genres: Crime, Drama
Released: January 6, 1972
TMDB rating: 6.5 / 10 from 122 votes
Director: Terence Young
Starring: Charles Bronson, Lino Ventura, Jill Ireland, Walter Chiari
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: fuboTV (subscription), Tubi TV (free with ads).

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How long is The Valachi Papers?: The Valachi Papers is 2 h 5 min long (125 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:05 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is The Valachi Papers rated?: The Valachi Papers is rated R in the US.
Is The Valachi Papers 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 Valachi Papers?: In the US, as of 2026-11-05: fuboTV (subscription), 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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