How long is The Pentagon Papers?

The Pentagon Papers is 1 h 32 min long (92 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:32 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is The Pentagon Papers rated?

The Pentagon Papers is rated R in the US.

Where can I stream The Pentagon Papers?

As of 2026-11-05, TMDB lists no streaming option for it in the US. Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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The Pentagon Papers (2003) runs 1 h 32 min, is rated R in the US and averages 5.8 from 40 TMDB members. This compelling political drama is based on the true story of high-ranking Pentagon official Daniel Ellsberg, who, during the Nixon era, strove to preserve American democracy by leaking top-secret documents to the New York Times and Washington Post. The documents in question would eventually become famous as the Pentagon Papers, which revealed the true reasons for U.S. involvement in Vietnam.

Runtime: 1 h 32 min — ends 9:32 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: R (US)
Genres: Drama, Thriller, History
Released: March 9, 2003
TMDB rating: 5.8 / 10 from 40 votes
Director: Rod Holcomb
Starring: James Spader, Claire Forlani, Paul Giamatti, Alan Arkin
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. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.

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How long is The Pentagon Papers?: The Pentagon Papers is 1 h 32 min long (92 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:32 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is The Pentagon Papers rated?: The Pentagon Papers is rated R in the US.
Is The Pentagon Papers 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. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.
Where can I stream The Pentagon Papers?: As of 2026-11-05, TMDB lists no streaming option for it in the US. Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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