8½ is 2 h 19 min long (139 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:19 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

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8½ (1963) runs 2 h 19 min, is rated NR in the US and averages 8.1 from 2,623 TMDB members. Guido Anselmi, a film director, finds himself creatively barren at the peak of his career. Urged by his doctors to rest, Anselmi heads for a luxurious resort, but a sorry group gathers—his producer, staff, actors, wife, mistress, and relatives—each one begging him to get on with the show. In retreat from their dependency, he fantasizes about past women and dreams of his childhood.

Runtime: 2 h 19 min — ends 10:19 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: NR (US)
Genres: Drama
Released: February 14, 1963
TMDB rating: 8.1 / 10 from 2,623 votes
Director: Federico Fellini
Starring: Marcello Mastroianni, Claudia Cardinale, Anouk Aimée, Sandra Milo
Language: Italian

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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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-08: HBO Max Amazon Channel (subscription), HBO Max (subscription), Kanopy (free), Shout! Factory TV (free with ads), Plex (free with ads), Tubi TV (free with ads).

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How long is 8½?: 8½ is 2 h 19 min long (139 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:19 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is 8½ rated?: 8½ is rated NR in the US.
Is 8½ 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 8½?: In the US, as of 2026-11-08: HBO Max Amazon Channel (subscription), HBO Max (subscription), Kanopy (free), Shout! Factory TV (free with ads), Plex (free with ads), Tubi TV (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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