How long is Is Paris Burning??

Is Paris Burning? is 2 h 53 min long (173 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:53 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is Is Paris Burning? rated?

Is Paris Burning? is rated PG in the US.

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Is Paris Burning? (1966) runs 2 h 53 min, is rated PG in the US and averages 7.2 from 231 TMDB members. Near the end of World War II, General Dietrich von Choltitz receives orders to burn down Paris if it becomes clear the Allies are going to invade, or if he's unable to maintain control of the city. After much contemplation, Choltitz ignores orders, enraging the Germans and giving hope to various resistance factions that the city will be liberated. Choltitz, alongside Swedish diplomat Raoul Nordling, helps a leader…

Runtime: 2 h 53 min — ends 10:53 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: PG (US)
Genres: War, Drama, History
Released: October 26, 1966
TMDB rating: 7.2 / 10 from 231 votes
Director: René Clément
Starring: Jean-Paul Belmondo, Charles Boyer, Leslie Caron, Jean-Pierre Cassel
Language: French
Original title: Paris brûle-t-il?

Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.War and Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. At 2 h 53 min, plan the evening: start by 8:07 pm to finish before 11 pm.

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How long is Is Paris Burning??: Is Paris Burning? is 2 h 53 min long (173 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:53 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Is Paris Burning? rated?: Is Paris Burning? is rated PG in the US.
Is Is Paris Burning? a good movie to watch with a group?: Better for one or two who will actually watch. War and Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. At 2 h 53 min, plan the evening: start by 8:07 pm to finish before 11 pm.
Where can I stream Is Paris Burning??: As of 2026-11-08, TMDB lists no streaming option for it in the US. Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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