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Marathon Man

1976·Movie
2h 6min·R
IMDb7.4Metacritic647.3Rotten Tomatoes82%81%

Where to watch

fuboTVParamount+KanopyHoopla

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What's your score?

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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Nerve-racking and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension9
  • Adrenaline8
  • Fast Pace8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos5
  • Catharsis4
  • Family Dynamics4

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Satire & Parody3

World

Mystery, everyday modern life, and crime

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances

  • Intrigue9
  • Acting8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

One man's dangerous attempts to clear his father's name

A graduate student and obsessive runner in New York is drawn into a mysterious plot involving his brother, a member of the secretive Division.
Conspiracy ThrillerPolitical IntriguePsychological SuspenseObsessive ProtagonistSinister MysteryClassic HollywoodNew York SettingBrotherhoodRunning

Crew

Directed by:
John Schlesinger
Written by:
William Goldman, William Goldman
Produced by:
Robert Evans, Mike Fenton, George Justin
Composed by:
Edward L. Sandlin, David M. Ronne, Fred Stafford

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Marathon Man

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Marathon Man legally?

fuboTVParamount+KanopyHoopla

Marathon Man is included with a subscription to fuboTV and Paramount+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Marathon Man worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74/100 (IMDb 7.4, Rotten Tomatoes 82%, and Metacritic 64). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Marathon Man rated?

RViolenceStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is Marathon Man?

2 h 6 min

Marathon Man runs 2 h 6 min.

Is Marathon Man based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on Marathon Man?

Critics73
Audiences76

Yes. Critics average 73 and audiences 76 out of 100, so both groups see Marathon Man much the same way.

Was Marathon Man a box office hit?

Budget$7 million
Box office$22 million

Yes. It cost about $7 million to make and earned $22 million worldwide, 3.3 times its budget.

What language is Marathon Man in?

EnglishFrenchGermanItalianSpanishYiddish

It was made in English, with some French, German, Italian, Spanish, Yiddish. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Marathon Man?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Marathon Man in 68 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Marathon Man use?

Sean Connery Is About to Shoot YouBookendsAssassination AttemptStrapped to an Operating TableLight Is Not GoodImproperly ParanoidAll for NothingTraining from HellPrecision F-StrikeAffably EvilAmbiguous EndingNazi Goldand 102 more

TV Tropes lists 114 storytelling tropes for Marathon Man, including Sean Connery Is About to Shoot You, Bookends, Assassination Attempt.