How long is The Front Runner?

The Front Runner is 1 h 53 min long (113 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:53 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is The Front Runner rated?

The Front Runner is rated R in the US.

Where can I stream The Front Runner?

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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The Front Runner (2018) runs 1 h 53 min, is rated R in the US and averages 5.9 from 392 TMDB members. Gary Hart, former Senator of Colorado, becomes the front-runner for the Democratic presidential nomination in 1987. Hart's intelligence, charisma and idealism makes him popular with young voters, leaving him with a seemingly clear path to the White House. All that comes crashing down when allegations of an extramarital affair surface in the media, forcing the candidate to address a scandal that threatens to derail…

Runtime: 1 h 53 min — ends 9:53 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: R (US)
Genres: Drama, History
Released: November 6, 2018
TMDB rating: 5.9 / 10 from 392 votes
Director: Jason Reitman
Starring: Hugh Jackman, Vera Farmiga, J.K. Simmons, Mark O'Brien
Language: English

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. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.

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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 The Front Runner?: The Front Runner is 1 h 53 min long (113 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:53 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is The Front Runner rated?: The Front Runner is rated R in the US.
Is The Front Runner 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. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.
Where can I stream The Front Runner?: 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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