Marathon Man (1976)
Kernel Score: 80% · 1,188 TMDB ratings · Rated R
Genres: Thriller, Crime, Drama
Released: 1976-10-08
Runtime: 125 minutes
Where to watch Marathon Man
- Stream: Fubo, Philo, MGM+
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-11-11.
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, our own critic-informed editorial score.
Where can I watch Marathon Man?
In the US you can stream Marathon Man on Fubo, Philo and MGM+ 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.
What movies are like Marathon Man?
If you liked Marathon Man, try Miller's Crossing, Special 26, The Long Good Friday and The Boondock Saints.