How long is The Bridge on the River Kwai?

The Bridge on the River Kwai is 2 h 42 min long (162 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:42 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is The Bridge on the River Kwai rated?

The Bridge on the River Kwai is rated PG in the US.

Where can I stream The Bridge on the River Kwai?

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

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The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957) runs 2 h 42 min, is rated PG in the US and averages 7.8 from 2,501 TMDB members. The classic story of English POWs in Burma forced to build a bridge to aid the war effort of their Japanese captors. British and American intelligence officers conspire to blow up the structure, but Col. Nicholson, the commander who supervised the bridge's construction, has acquired a sense of pride in his creation and tries to foil their plans.

Runtime: 2 h 42 min — ends 10:42 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: PG (US)
Genres: Drama, History, War
Released: October 11, 1957
TMDB rating: 7.8 / 10 from 2,501 votes
Director: David Lean
Starring: William Holden, Alec Guinness, Jack Hawkins, Sessue Hayakawa
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. At 2 h 42 min, plan the evening: start by 8:18 pm to finish before 11 pm.

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How long is The Bridge on the River Kwai?: The Bridge on the River Kwai is 2 h 42 min long (162 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:42 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is The Bridge on the River Kwai rated?: The Bridge on the River Kwai is rated PG in the US.
Is The Bridge on the River Kwai 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. At 2 h 42 min, plan the evening: start by 8:18 pm to finish before 11 pm.
Where can I stream The Bridge on the River Kwai?: In the US, as of 2026-11-05: YouTube Free (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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