How long is Dark City?

Dark City is 1 h 38 min long (98 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:38 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is Dark City rated?

Dark City is rated NR in the US.

Where can I stream Dark City?

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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Dark City (1950) runs 1 h 38 min, is rated NR in the US and averages 6.5 from 49 TMDB members. War hero Danny Haley fleeces out-of-town dupes in a rigged poker game. He and his pals see Arthur Winant as an easy mark, but they've reckoned without Winant's homicidal brother, who wants revenge after Arthur commits suicide.

Runtime: 1 h 38 min — ends 9:38 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: NR (US)
Genres: Drama, Thriller, Crime
Released: October 17, 1950
TMDB rating: 6.5 / 10 from 49 votes
Director: William Dieterle
Starring: Charlton Heston, Lizabeth Scott, Viveca Lindfors, Dean Jagger
Language: English

Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Drama and Thriller 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 2026-11-05: Kanopy (free).

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How long is Dark City?: Dark City is 1 h 38 min long (98 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:38 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Dark City rated?: Dark City is rated NR in the US.
Is Dark City a good movie to watch with a group?: Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama and Thriller reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.
Where can I stream Dark City?: 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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