Where to watch Manchester by the Sea (2016) tonight
Manchester by the Sea (2016) runs 2 h 18 min, is rated R in the US and averages 7.6 from 6,653 TMDB members. After his older brother passes away, Lee Chandler is forced to return home to care for his 16-year-old nephew. There he is compelled to deal with a tragic past that separated him from his family and the community where he was born and raised.
- Runtime
- 2 h 18 min — ends 10:18 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
- Rated
- R (US)
- Genres
- Drama
- Released
- November 17, 2016
- TMDB rating
- 7.6 / 10 from 6,653 votes
- Director
- Kenneth Lonergan
- Starring
- Casey Affleck, Lucas Hedges, Michelle Williams, Kyle Chandler
- Language
- English
Where to watch it tonight
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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Amazon Prime Video (subscription), Amazon Prime Video with Ads (subscription), Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads (free with ads), Amazon MX Player (free with ads).
Questions people ask
- How long is Manchester by the Sea?
- Manchester by the Sea is 2 h 18 min long (138 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:18 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
- What is Manchester by the Sea rated?
- Manchester by the Sea is rated R in the US.
- Is Manchester by the Sea 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. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.
- Where can I stream Manchester by the Sea?
- In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Amazon Prime Video (subscription), Amazon Prime Video with Ads (subscription), Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads (free with ads), Amazon MX Player (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).
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- Rabbit Hole (2010)
- James White (2015)
- Birth (2004)
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