How long is Anatomy of a Murder?

Anatomy of a Murder is 2 h 41 min long (161 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:41 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is Anatomy of a Murder rated?

Anatomy of a Murder is rated NR in the US.

Where can I stream Anatomy of a Murder?

In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Amazon Prime Video (subscription), Amazon Prime Video with Ads (subscription), Fawesome (free), The Roku Channel (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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Anatomy of a Murder (1959) runs 2 h 41 min, is rated NR in the US and averages 7.8 from 1,243 TMDB members. Semi-retired Michigan lawyer Paul Biegler takes the case of Army Lt. Manion, who murdered a local innkeeper after his wife claimed that he raped her. Over the course of an extensive trial, Biegler parries with District Attorney Lodwick and out-of-town prosecutor Claude Dancer to set his client free, but his case rests on the victim's mysterious business partner, who's hiding a dark secret.

Runtime: 2 h 41 min — ends 10:41 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: NR (US)
Genres: Crime, Drama, Mystery
Released: July 1, 1959
TMDB rating: 7.8 / 10 from 1,243 votes
Director: Otto Preminger
Starring: James Stewart, Lee Remick, Ben Gazzara, Arthur O'Connell
Language: English

Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Crime and Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. At 2 h 41 min, plan the evening: start by 8:19 pm to finish before 11 pm.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Amazon Prime Video (subscription), Amazon Prime Video with Ads (subscription), Fawesome (free), The Roku Channel (free with ads).

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How long is Anatomy of a Murder?: Anatomy of a Murder is 2 h 41 min long (161 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:41 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Anatomy of a Murder rated?: Anatomy of a Murder is rated NR in the US.
Is Anatomy of a Murder a good movie to watch with a group?: Better for one or two who will actually watch. Crime and Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. At 2 h 41 min, plan the evening: start by 8:19 pm to finish before 11 pm.
Where can I stream Anatomy of a Murder?: In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Amazon Prime Video (subscription), Amazon Prime Video with Ads (subscription), Fawesome (free), The Roku Channel (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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