Illegal is 1 h 28 min long (88 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:28 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

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Illegal (1955) runs 1 h 28 min, is rated NR in the US and averages 6.5 from 50 TMDB members. A hugely successful DA goes into private practice after sending a man to the chair -- only to find out later he was innocent. Now the drunken attorney only seems to represent criminals and low lifes.

Runtime: 1 h 28 min — ends 9:28 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: NR (US)
Genres: Crime, Drama
Released: October 9, 1955
TMDB rating: 6.5 / 10 from 50 votes
Director: Lewis Allen
Starring: Edward G. Robinson, Nina Foch, Hugh Marlowe, Jayne Mansfield
Language: English

Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Crime and 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: IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel (subscription), Fawesome (free), Plex (free with ads), Mometu (free with ads).

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How long is Illegal?: Illegal is 1 h 28 min long (88 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:28 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Illegal rated?: Illegal is rated NR in the US.
Is Illegal a good movie to watch with a group?: Better for one or two who will actually watch. Crime and Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.
Where can I stream Illegal?: In the US, as of 2026-11-08: IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel (subscription), Fawesome (free), Plex (free with ads), Mometu (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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