Paterno is 1 h 45 min long (105 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:45 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

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Paterno (2018) runs 1 h 45 min, is rated R in the US and averages 6.2 from 194 TMDB members. After becoming the winningest coach in college football history, Joe Paterno is embroiled in Penn State's Jerry Sandusky sexual abuse scandal, challenging his legacy and forcing him to face questions of institutional failure regarding the victims.

Runtime: 1 h 45 min — ends 9:45 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: R (US)
Genres: Drama
Released: April 7, 2018
TMDB rating: 6.2 / 10 from 194 votes
Director: Barry Levinson
Starring: Al Pacino, Kathy Baker, Kenneth Maharaj, Michael Mastro
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. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-08: HBO Max Amazon Channel (subscription), HBO Max (subscription).

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How long is Paterno?: Paterno is 1 h 45 min long (105 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:45 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Paterno rated?: Paterno is rated R in the US.
Is Paterno 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. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.
Where can I stream Paterno?: In the US, as of 2026-11-08: HBO Max Amazon Channel (subscription), HBO Max (subscription). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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