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Where to watch Conspiracy Theory (1997) tonight

Conspiracy Theory (1997) runs 2 h 15 min, is rated R in the US and averages 6.6 from 1,744 TMDB members. A man obsessed with conspiracy theories becomes a target after one of his theories turns out to be true. Unfortunately, in order to save himself, he has to figure out which theory it is.

Runtime
2 h 15 min — ends 10:15 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated
R (US)
Genres
Action, Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Released
August 8, 1997
TMDB rating
6.6 / 10 from 1,744 votes
Director
Richard Donner
Starring
Mel Gibson, Julia Roberts, Patrick Stewart, Cylk Cozart
Language
English
Good for a group? Yes — a crowd movie.Action and Drama hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.

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Questions people ask

How long is Conspiracy Theory?
Conspiracy Theory is 2 h 15 min long (135 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:15 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Conspiracy Theory rated?
Conspiracy Theory is rated R in the US.
Is Conspiracy Theory a good movie to watch with a group?
Yes — a crowd movie. Action and Drama hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.
Where can I stream Conspiracy Theory?
In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Amazon Prime Video (subscription), Amazon Prime Video with Ads (subscription), Howdy Amazon Channel (subscription), Hoopla (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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