Where to watch The Killing Fields (1984) tonight
The Killing Fields (1984) runs 2 h 22 min, is rated R in the US and averages 7.5 from 877 TMDB members. New York Times reporter Sydney Schanberg is on assignment covering the Cambodian Civil War, with the help of local interpreter Dith Pran and American photojournalist Al Rockoff. When the U.S. Army pulls out amid escalating violence, Schanberg makes exit arrangements for Pran and his family. Pran, however, tells Schanberg he intends to stay in Cambodia to help cover the unfolding story — a decision he may regret as…
- Runtime
- 2 h 22 min — ends 10:22 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
- Rated
- R (US)
- Genres
- Drama, History, War
- Released
- November 23, 1984
- TMDB rating
- 7.5 / 10 from 877 votes
- Director
- Roland Joffé
- Starring
- Sam Waterston, Haing S. Ngor, John Malkovich, Julian Sands
- Language
- English
Where to watch it tonight
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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Amazon Prime Video (subscription), Amazon Prime Video with Ads (subscription), Kanopy (free), The Roku Channel (free with ads), Plex (free with ads), Tubi TV (free with ads).
Questions people ask
- How long is The Killing Fields?
- The Killing Fields is 2 h 22 min long (142 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:22 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
- What is The Killing Fields rated?
- The Killing Fields is rated R in the US.
- Is The Killing Fields 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 Killing Fields?
- In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Amazon Prime Video (subscription), Amazon Prime Video with Ads (subscription), Kanopy (free), The Roku Channel (free with ads), Plex (free with ads), Tubi TV (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).
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