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Where to watch Sleuth (1972) tonight

Sleuth (1972) runs 2 h 18 min, is rated PG in the US and averages 7.7 from 759 TMDB members. A man who loves games and theatre invites his wife's lover to meet, setting up a battle of wits with potentially deadly results.

Runtime
2 h 18 min — ends 10:18 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated
PG (US)
Genres
Thriller, Mystery, Crime
Released
December 10, 1972
TMDB rating
7.7 / 10 from 759 votes
Director
Joseph L. Mankiewicz
Starring
Laurence Olivier, Michael Caine
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.

Where to watch it tonight

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Questions people ask

How long is Sleuth?
Sleuth is 2 h 18 min long (138 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:18 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Sleuth rated?
Sleuth is rated PG in the US.
Is Sleuth 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.
Where can I stream Sleuth?
As of 2026-11-05, TMDB lists no streaming option for it in the US. Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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