How long is The Boys in the Band?

The Boys in the Band is 2 h long (120 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:00 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is The Boys in the Band rated?

The Boys in the Band is rated R in the US.

Where can I stream The Boys in the Band?

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The Boys in the Band (1970) runs 2 h, is rated R in the US and averages 7.0 from 123 TMDB members. Harold is celebrating a birthday, and his friend Michael has drafted some other friends to help commemorate the event. As the evening progresses, an unexpected guest shows up, the alcohol flows, the knives come out, and dormant and unspoken emotions are unleashed.

Runtime: 2 h — ends 10:00 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: R (US)
Genres: Drama
Released: March 16, 1970
TMDB rating: 7.0 / 10 from 123 votes
Director: William Friedkin
Starring: Kenneth Nelson, Leonard Frey, Peter White, Cliff Gorman
Language: English

Good for 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.

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

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How long is The Boys in the Band?: The Boys in the Band is 2 h long (120 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:00 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is The Boys in the Band rated?: The Boys in the Band is rated R in the US.
Is The Boys in the Band 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 The Boys in the Band?: In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Kanopy (free). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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