Marathon Man (1976)
Kernel Score: 80% · 1,188 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Thriller, Crime, Drama
Released: 1976-10-08
Runtime: 125 minutes
Where to watch Marathon Man
- Stream: Fubo, Paramount+, MGM+
- Free with ads: Kanopy
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
Overview
A graduate student and obsessive runner in New York is drawn into a mysterious plot involving his brother, a member of the secretive Division.
Marathon Man parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that Marathon Man is an R-rated thriller involving a Nazi war criminal, conspiracy, and a notorious torture scene.
- Violence & scariness: Strong — Contains an infamous torture sequence and violent conspiracy plot involving a Nazi fugitive.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
John Schlesinger
Cast
- Dustin Hoffman as Thomas 'Babe' Levy
- Laurence Olivier as Dr. Christian Szell
- Roy Scheider as Henry 'Doc' Levy
- William Devane as Janeway
- Marthe Keller as Elsa Opel
- Fritz Weaver as Professor Biesenthal
- Richard Bright as Karl
- Marc Lawrence as Erhard
- James Wing Woo as Chen
- Lou Gilbert as Rosenbaum
Marathon Man FAQ
Is Marathon Man good?
Marathon Man has an 80% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,188 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Marathon Man?
In the US you can stream Marathon Man on Fubo, Paramount+ and MGM+, watch it free with ads on Kanopy and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Marathon Man OK for kids?
Marathon Man is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that Marathon Man is an R-rated thriller involving a Nazi war criminal, conspiracy, and a notorious torture scene.