How long is Murphy's War?

Murphy's War is 1 h 47 min long (107 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:47 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is Murphy's War rated?

Murphy's War is rated PG in the US.

Where can I stream Murphy's War?

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Murphy's War (1971) runs 1 h 47 min, is rated PG in the US and averages 6.1 from 103 TMDB members. Murphy is the sole survivor of his crew, that has been massacred by a German U-Boat in the closing days of World War II. He is rescued, and ends up at a forgotten mission station near the mouth of the Orinoco, and begins to plot his vengeance. He wishes to sink the U-Boat by means of any method imaginable to him, and sets about to make the courageous attempt, assisted by Louis, the administrator of the local oil…

Runtime: 1 h 47 min — ends 9:47 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: PG (US)
Genres: Drama, War
Released: January 13, 1971
TMDB rating: 6.1 / 10 from 103 votes
Director: Peter Yates
Starring: Peter O'Toole, Siân Phillips, Philippe Noiret, Horst Janson
Language: English

Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Drama and War reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-08: Hoopla (free).

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How long is Murphy's War?: Murphy's War is 1 h 47 min long (107 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:47 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Murphy's War rated?: Murphy's War is rated PG in the US.
Is Murphy's War a good movie to watch with a group?: Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama and War reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.
Where can I stream Murphy's War?: In the US, as of 2026-11-08: Hoopla (free). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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