How long is Emancipation?

Emancipation is 2 h 12 min long (132 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:12 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is Emancipation rated?

Emancipation is rated R in the US.

Where can I stream Emancipation?

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

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Emancipation (2022) runs 2 h 12 min, is rated R in the US and averages 7.7 from 1,321 TMDB members. Inspired by the gripping true story of a man who would do anything for his family—and for freedom. When Peter, an enslaved man, risks his life to escape and return to his family, he embarks on a perilous journey of love and endurance.

Runtime: 2 h 12 min — ends 10:12 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: R (US)
Genres: Drama, War, History
Released: December 2, 2022
TMDB rating: 7.7 / 10 from 1,321 votes
Director: Antoine Fuqua
Starring: Will Smith, Ben Foster, Charmaine Bingwa, Gilbert Owuor
Language: English

Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Drama and War 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. In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Apple TV (subscription), Apple TV Amazon Channel (subscription).

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How long is Emancipation?: Emancipation is 2 h 12 min long (132 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:12 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Emancipation rated?: Emancipation is rated R in the US.
Is Emancipation a good movie to watch with a group?: Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama and War 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 Emancipation?: In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Apple TV (subscription), Apple TV Amazon Channel (subscription). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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