How long is Sometimes a Great Notion?

Sometimes a Great Notion is 1 h 54 min long (114 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:54 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is Sometimes a Great Notion rated?

Sometimes a Great Notion is rated PG in the US.

Where can I stream Sometimes a Great Notion?

As of 2026-11-08 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies. Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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Sometimes a Great Notion (1971) runs 1 h 54 min, is rated PG in the US and averages 6.9 from 109 TMDB members. Hank Stamper and his father, Henry, own and operate the family business by cutting and shipping logs in Oregon. The town is furious when they continue working despite the town going broke and the other loggers go on strike ordering the Stampers to stop, however Hank continues to push his family on cutting more trees. Hank's wife wishes he would stop and hopes that they can spend more time together. When Hank's half…

Runtime: 1 h 54 min — ends 9:54 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: PG (US)
Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama
Released: December 17, 1971
TMDB rating: 6.9 / 10 from 109 votes
Director: Paul Newman
Starring: Paul Newman, Henry Fonda, Lee Remick, Michael Sarrazin
Language: English

Good for a group? Yes — a crowd movie.Action and Adventure hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. As of 2026-11-08 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies.

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How long is Sometimes a Great Notion?: Sometimes a Great Notion is 1 h 54 min long (114 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:54 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Sometimes a Great Notion rated?: Sometimes a Great Notion is rated PG in the US.
Is Sometimes a Great Notion a good movie to watch with a group?: Yes — a crowd movie. Action and Adventure hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on.
Where can I stream Sometimes a Great Notion?: As of 2026-11-08 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies. Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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