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Danton (1983) runs 2 h 16 min and averages 6.9 from 182 TMDB members. Danton and Robespierre were close friends and fought together in the French Revolution, but by 1793 Robespierre was France's ruler, determined to wipe out opposition with a series of mass executions that became known as the Reign of Terror. Danton, well known as a spokesman of the people, had been living in relative solitude in the French countryside, but he returned to Paris to challenge Robespierre's violent rule…

Runtime
2 h 16 min — ends 10:16 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated
no US certification listed
Genres
Drama, History
Released
January 12, 1983
TMDB rating
6.9 / 10 from 182 votes
Director
Andrzej Wajda
Starring
Gérard Depardieu, Wojciech Pszoniak, Patrice Chéreau, Angela Winkler
Language
French
Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Drama and History 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 2026-11-08: Criterion Channel (subscription).

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How long is Danton?
Danton is 2 h 16 min long (136 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:16 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Danton rated?
TMDB lists no US age certification for Danton.
Is Danton a good movie to watch with a group?
Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama and History reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.
Where can I stream Danton?
In the US, as of 2026-11-08: Criterion Channel (subscription). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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