Do You Like Long Movies? Here's The Longest 10 Made In America

Here’s a list of the top 10 longest American movies (theatrically released or widely recognized) based on runtime. These are feature films — not miniseries or multi-part serials — and the durations include full theatrical cuts or official versions:

Top 10 Longest American Movies

1. Cleopatra (1963) – 248 minutes (4 hours, 8 minutes) (pictured)

   • Epic historical drama starring Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton.

2. Hamlet (1996) – 242 minutes (4 hours, 2 minutes)

   • Kenneth Branagh’s full-text adaptation of Shakespeare’s play.

3. Gone with the Wind (1939) – 238 minutes (3 hours, 58 minutes)

   • Classic Civil War epic based on the novel by Margaret Mitchell.

4. Once Upon a Time in America (1984, Director’s Cut) – 229 minutes (3 hours, 49 minutes)

   • Crime drama directed by Sergio Leone, starring Robert De Niro.

5. The Irishman (2019) – 209 minutes (3 hours, 29 minutes)

   • Martin Scorsese’s gangster saga featuring De Niro, Pacino, and Pesci.

6. Zack Snyder’s Justice League (2021) – 242 minutes (4 hours, 2 minutes)

   • Extended version of the 2017 superhero film with a massive runtime.

7. Gettysburg (1993) – 254 minutes (4 hours, 14 minutes)

   • Historical war drama based on the Battle of Gettysburg.

8. Heaven’s Gate (1980, Director’s Cut) – 219 minutes (3 hours, 39 minutes)

   • A controversial western epic directed by Michael Cimino.

9. Dances with Wolves (1990, Extended Edition) – 236 minutes (3 hours, 56 minutes)

   • Kevin Costner’s Oscar-winning western epic.

10. The Ten Commandments (1956) – 220 minutes (3 hours, 40 minutes)

• Cecil B. DeMille’s biblical epic starring Charlton Heston.