How long is Distant Voices, Still Lives?

Distant Voices, Still Lives is 1 h 24 min long (84 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:24 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is Distant Voices, Still Lives rated?

Distant Voices, Still Lives is rated PG-13 in the US.

Where can I stream Distant Voices, Still Lives?

In the US, as of 2026-11-08: BFI Player Amazon Channel (subscription), The Roku Channel (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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Distant Voices, Still Lives (1988) runs 1 h 24 min, is rated PG-13 in the US and averages 6.9 from 139 TMDB members. Siblings Maisie and Tony, along with their mother, gather for their sister Eileen's wedding. It is a joyous occasion, but through flashbacks, it becomes clear that the family was not always happy. Their father was physically abusive to his wife and left the children emotionally traumatized. As a result, the children have grown into unhappy adults, looking for love they didn't receive when they were young.

Runtime: 1 h 24 min — ends 9:24 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: PG-13 (US)
Genres: Drama, Music
Released: November 16, 1988
TMDB rating: 6.9 / 10 from 139 votes
Director: Terence Davies
Starring: Freda Dowie, Pete Postlethwaite, Angela Walsh, Lorraine Ashbourne
Language: English

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

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How long is Distant Voices, Still Lives?: Distant Voices, Still Lives is 1 h 24 min long (84 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:24 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Distant Voices, Still Lives rated?: Distant Voices, Still Lives is rated PG-13 in the US.
Is Distant Voices, Still Lives a good movie to watch with a group?: Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama and Music reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.
Where can I stream Distant Voices, Still Lives?: In the US, as of 2026-11-08: BFI Player Amazon Channel (subscription), The Roku Channel (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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