How long is Dog Day Afternoon?

Dog Day Afternoon is 2 h 4 min long (124 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:04 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is Dog Day Afternoon rated?

Dog Day Afternoon is rated R in the US.

Where can I stream Dog Day Afternoon?

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

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Where to watch Dog Day Afternoon (1975) tonight

Dog Day Afternoon (1975) runs 2 h 4 min, is rated R in the US and averages 7.9 from 3,564 TMDB members. Based on the true story of would-be Brooklyn bank robbers John Wojtowicz and Salvatore Naturile. Sonny and Sal attempt a bank heist which quickly turns sour and escalates into a hostage situation and stand-off with the police. As Sonny's motives for the robbery are slowly revealed and things become more complicated, the heist turns into a media circus.

Runtime: 2 h 4 min — ends 10:04 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: R (US)
Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller
Released: September 21, 1975
TMDB rating: 7.9 / 10 from 3,564 votes
Director: Sidney Lumet
Starring: Al Pacino, John Cazale, Charles Durning, Chris Sarandon
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. 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: Hoopla (free).

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How long is Dog Day Afternoon?: Dog Day Afternoon is 2 h 4 min long (124 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:04 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Dog Day Afternoon rated?: Dog Day Afternoon is rated R in the US.
Is Dog Day Afternoon 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. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.
Where can I stream Dog Day Afternoon?: In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Hoopla (free). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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