Is The Long Good Friday scary?

MyCinema has not rated The Long Good Friday for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a crime, thriller, and drama film. It is rated R in the United States.

Where can I watch The Long Good Friday in the US?

The Long Good Friday streams on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max, is free on Shout! Factory TV, YouTube Free, Plex, and 1 more, and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, and 1 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

How long is The Long Good Friday?

The Long Good Friday runs 1 hour 54 minutes (114 minutes).

Is The Long Good Friday suitable for kids?

The Long Good Friday is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.

TMDB19801h 54mCrime / Thriller / Drama

The Long Good Friday

Name: The Long Good Friday
Genre: Crime, Thriller, Drama
Released: 1980-11-01
Duration: 114 min

Who lit the fuse that tore Harold's world apart?

In the late 1970s, Cockney crime boss Harold Shand, a gangster trying to become a legitimate property mogul, has big plans to get the American Mafia to bankroll his transformation of a derelict area of London into the possible venue for a future Olympic Games. However, a series of bombings targets his empire on the very weekend the Americans are in town. Shand is convinced there is a traitor in his organization, and sets out to eliminate the rat in typically ruthless fashion.

TMDB audience score

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The Long Good Friday at a glance

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Runtime

Standard length · 1h 54m

At 1h 54m it sits between 90 minutes and two hours.

Genres

Crime · Thriller · Drama

TMDB files it under crime, thriller, and drama.

US availability

2 subscriptions · 4 free · 4 to rent · 3 to buy

Included with 2 subscription services: HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max. Free or ad-supported on Shout! Factory TV, YouTube Free, Plex, and 1 more. Listed to rent from 4 stores. Listed to buy from 3 stores.

TMDB audience score

7.2 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 457 votes, a strong audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

Why watch The Long Good Friday tonight

It is a regular evening's length at 1h 54m.
It is included with HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
TMDB users rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 457 votes.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about The Long Good Friday

Is The Long Good Friday scary?: MyCinema has not rated The Long Good Friday for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a crime, thriller, and drama film. It is rated R in the United States.
Where can I watch The Long Good Friday in the US?: The Long Good Friday streams on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max, is free on Shout! Factory TV, YouTube Free, Plex, and 1 more, and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, and 1 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is The Long Good Friday?: The Long Good Friday runs 1 hour 54 minutes (114 minutes).
Is The Long Good Friday suitable for kids?: The Long Good Friday is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.

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