Where to watch The Third Man (1949)
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In postwar Vienna, Austria, Holly Martins, a writer of pulp Westerns, arrives penniless as a guest of his childhood chum Harry Lime, only to learn he has died. Martins develops a conspiracy theory after learning of a "third man" present at the time of Harry's death, running into interference from British officer Major Calloway, and falling head-over-heels for Harry's grief-stricken lover, Anna.
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The Third Man — common questions
- Can I watch The Third Man for free?
- Yes. The Third Man is streaming at no cost on Kanopy, Fawesome, Plex, Plex Channel, Tubi TV. These are licensed services — free because they run ads or are funded by public libraries, not because they are pirating anything.
- Is The Third Man on Netflix?
- No. The Third Man is not on Netflix here. The services that do carry it are listed above.
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- How long is The Third Man?
- The Third Man runs 105 minutes, rated NR.
