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The Third Man (1949), directed by Carol Reed, is a thriller film and is available to stream on 17 services in the US. With an IMDb score of 8.1/10 and 99% on Rotten Tomatoes from 2,086 ratings, it is well-reviewed by critics and audiences alike. Released in 1949, the film is a recognisable touchstone of 1940s thriller, and remains widely watched decades later.
The film stars Joseph Cotten, Alida Valli, and Trevor Howard. At 105 minutes, it's easy to fit into a single evening. It fits comfortably into a single sitting without feeling rushed.
If you're looking to watch The Third Man online, the best option is Amazon Prime Video for subscribers, and it's also included with IndieFlix, Cineverse, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel, so subscribers to any of those services can watch without an additional rental. Prefer not to add another subscription? You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple iTunes, and Google Play Movies. If you're picking what to watch next, it shares a vibe with Citizen Kane and The Ring, both of which are available to stream right now.
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Frequently asked
- No — The Third Man isn't streaming on Netflix. It's currently available on Amazon Prime Video, IndieFlix, Cineverse, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel.
- The Third Man is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, IndieFlix, Cineverse, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel in the US.
- Yes — The Third Man is currently streaming on Prime Video in the US.
- Yes — The Third Man is available to stream for free (with ads) on Kanopy, Plex, Plex Channel, Fawesome, Artiflix, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Tubi, and it's also included with Amazon Prime Video, IndieFlix, Cineverse, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel.
- The Third Man runs 1h 45m (105 minutes total).
- IMDb 8.1/10 · Rotten Tomatoes 99% · Metacritic 97/100.
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