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Where to watch Saving Private Ryan (1998) tonight

Saving Private Ryan (1998) runs 2 h 49 min, is rated R in the US and averages 8.2 from 18,035 TMDB members. As U.S. troops storm the beaches of Normandy, three brothers lie dead on the battlefield, with a fourth trapped behind enemy lines. Ranger captain John Miller and seven men are tasked with penetrating German-held territory and bringing the boy home.

Runtime
2 h 49 min — ends 10:49 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated
R (US)
Genres
War, Drama, History
Released
July 24, 1998
TMDB rating
8.2 / 10 from 18,035 votes
Director
Steven Spielberg
Starring
Tom Hanks, Tom Sizemore, Edward Burns, Barry Pepper
Language
English
Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.War and Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. At 2 h 49 min, plan the evening: start by 8:11 pm to finish before 11 pm. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.

Where to watch it tonight

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-04: fuboTV (subscription), Paramount Plus Premium (subscription), Paramount Plus Essential (subscription), Paramount+ Amazon Channel (subscription), Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel (subscription), Kanopy (free).

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How long is Saving Private Ryan?
Saving Private Ryan is 2 h 49 min long (169 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:49 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Saving Private Ryan rated?
Saving Private Ryan is rated R in the US.
Is Saving Private Ryan a good movie to watch with a group?
Better for one or two who will actually watch. War and Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. At 2 h 49 min, plan the evening: start by 8:11 pm to finish before 11 pm. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.
Where can I stream Saving Private Ryan?
In the US, as of 2026-11-04: fuboTV (subscription), Paramount Plus Premium (subscription), Paramount Plus Essential (subscription), Paramount+ Amazon Channel (subscription), Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel (subscription), Kanopy (free). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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