Marathon Man
1976, English. Directed by John Schlesinger.
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.
- Runtime
- 2h 6m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Cast & crew
- John SchlesingerDirector
- Dustin HoffmanThomas 'Babe' Levy
- Laurence OlivierDr. Christian Szell
- Roy ScheiderHenry 'Doc' Levy
- William DevaneJaneway
- Marthe KellerElsa Opel
- Fritz WeaverProfessor Biesenthal
- Richard BrightKarl
- Marc LawrenceErhard
- James Wing WooChen
- Lou GilbertRosenbaum
- Jacques MarinLeClerc
- Allen JosephBabe's Father
Details
- Released
- 8 October 1976
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- William Goldman
- Budget
- $6.5M
- Box office
- $22M
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What Marathon Man is based on
Marathon Man is based on Marathon Man, a 1974 novel by William Goldman, published by Dell Publishing.
Novel · 1974
Marathon Man
By William Goldman
Published by Dell Publishing
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Marathon Man: quick answers
Is Marathon Man worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.2/10 from 1,298 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Marathon Man?
Marathon Man runs 126 minutes (2h 6m).
Does Marathon Man have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Marathon Man. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Marathon Man parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Marathon Man is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Marathon Man on?
Marathon Man isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Marathon Man?
If you liked Marathon Man, try Payback, Out for Justice, Cop Land.
Who directed Marathon Man?
Marathon Man (1976) was directed by John Schlesinger and stars Dustin Hoffman, Laurence Olivier, Roy Scheider.
What is Marathon Man based on?
Marathon Man is based on Marathon Man, a 1974 novel by William Goldman, published by Dell Publishing.