How long is The Day of the Locust?

The Day of the Locust is 2 h 25 min long (145 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:25 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is The Day of the Locust rated?

The Day of the Locust is rated R in the US.

Where can I stream The Day of the Locust?

In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Hoopla (free). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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The Day of the Locust (1975) runs 2 h 25 min, is rated R in the US and averages 6.4 from 114 TMDB members. Hollywood, 1930s. Tod Hackett, a young painter who tries to make his way as an art director in the lurid world of film industry, gets infatuated with his neighbor Faye Greener, an aspiring actress who prefers the life that Homer Simpson, a lone accountant, can offer her.

Runtime: 2 h 25 min — ends 10:25 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: R (US)
Genres: Drama
Released: May 7, 1975
TMDB rating: 6.4 / 10 from 114 votes
Director: John Schlesinger
Starring: Donald Sutherland, Karen Black, Burgess Meredith, William Atherton
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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How long is The Day of the Locust?: The Day of the Locust is 2 h 25 min long (145 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:25 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is The Day of the Locust rated?: The Day of the Locust is rated R in the US.
Is The Day of the Locust 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 The Day of the Locust?: In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Hoopla (free). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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