How long is The Independent?

The Independent is 1 h 48 min long (108 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:48 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is The Independent rated?

The Independent is rated R in the US.

Where can I stream The Independent?

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

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The Independent (2022) runs 1 h 48 min, is rated R in the US and averages 6.5 from 148 TMDB members. It's the final weeks of the most consequential presidential election in history. America is poised to elect either its first female president or its first viable independent candidate. Reporting history as it's made, an idealistic young journalist teams up with her idol, legendary journalist Nick Booker, to uncover a conspiracy that places the fate of the election, and the country, in their hands.

Runtime: 1 h 48 min — ends 9:48 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: R (US)
Genres: Thriller, Mystery, Crime
Released: November 2, 2022
TMDB rating: 6.5 / 10 from 148 votes
Director: Amy Rice
Starring: Jodie Turner-Smith, Brian Cox, Ali Marsh, Luke Kirby
Language: English

Good for a group? Good for a small group that will pay attention.Thriller and Mystery keep a room quiet in the good way: phones down, guesses out loud. 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: Peacock Premium (subscription).

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How long is The Independent?: The Independent is 1 h 48 min long (108 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:48 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is The Independent rated?: The Independent is rated R in the US.
Is The Independent a good movie to watch with a group?: Good for a small group that will pay attention. Thriller and Mystery keep a room quiet in the good way: phones down, guesses out loud. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.
Where can I stream The Independent?: In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Peacock Premium (subscription). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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