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Norma Rae (1979) runs 1 h 50 min, is rated PG in the US and averages 7.2 from 217 TMDB members. Norma Rae is a southern textile worker employed in a factory with intolerable working conditions. This concern about the situation gives her the gumption to be the key associate to a visiting labor union organizer. Together, they undertake the difficult, and possibly dangerous, struggle to unionize her factory.

Runtime
1 h 50 min — ends 9:50 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated
PG (US)
Genres
Drama
Released
March 2, 1979
TMDB rating
7.2 / 10 from 217 votes
Director
Martin Ritt
Starring
Sally Field, Ron Leibman, Beau Bridges, Pat Hingle
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.

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How long is Norma Rae?
Norma Rae is 1 h 50 min long (110 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:50 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Norma Rae rated?
Norma Rae is rated PG in the US.
Is Norma Rae 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.
Where can I stream Norma Rae?
As of 2026-11-08, 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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