How long is Decision Before Dawn?

Decision Before Dawn is 1 h 59 min long (119 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:59 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is Decision Before Dawn rated?

Decision Before Dawn is rated NR in the US.

Where can I stream Decision Before Dawn?

As of 2026-11-05 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies. Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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Decision Before Dawn (1951) runs 1 h 59 min, is rated NR in the US and averages 6.8 from 50 TMDB members. WWII is entering its last phase: Germany is in ruins, but does not yield. The US army lacks crucial knowledge about the German units operating on the opposite side of the Rhine, and decides to send two German prisoners to gather information. The scheme is risky: the Gestapo retains a terribly efficient network to identify and capture spies and deserters. Moreover, it is not clear that "Tiger", who does not mind any…

Runtime: 1 h 59 min — ends 9:59 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: NR (US)
Genres: War, Action, Thriller
Released: December 21, 1951
TMDB rating: 6.8 / 10 from 50 votes
Director: Anatole Litvak
Starring: Richard Basehart, Gary Merrill, Oskar Werner, Hildegard Knef
Language: English

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

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. As of 2026-11-05 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies.

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How long is Decision Before Dawn?: Decision Before Dawn is 1 h 59 min long (119 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:59 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Decision Before Dawn rated?: Decision Before Dawn is rated NR in the US.
Is Decision Before Dawn a good movie to watch with a group?: Better for one or two who will actually watch. War and Action reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.
Where can I stream Decision Before Dawn?: As of 2026-11-05 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies. Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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