This list of longest films is composed of
film
A film also called a movie, motion picture, moving picture, picture, photoplay or (slang) flick is a work of visual art that simulates experiences and otherwise communicates ideas, stories, perceptions, feelings, beauty, or atmosphere ...
s with a running time of 300 minutes (5 hours) or more.
Cinematic films
Note: Some releases are extended cuts or director's cuts, and are ranked according to the longest verified running time.
Experimental films
While most cinematic films have a broad theatrical release in multiple locations through normal distribution channels, some of the longest films are experimental in nature or created for art gallery installations, having never been simultaneously released to multiple screens or intended for mainstream audiences. They may have been shown in venues where audiences were only expected to view a portion of the film during its screening.
Films released in separate parts
This section lists films conceived as an artistic unity and produced simultaneously, or consecutively with no significant interruption or change of production team, even though they were released with separate premières.
See also
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National Film Registry
The National Film Registry (NFR) is the United States National Film Preservation Board's (NFPB) collection of films selected for preservation, each selected for its historical, cultural and aesthetic contributions since the NFPB’s inception i ...
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Slow cinema
Slow cinema is a genre of art cinema characterised by a style that is minimalist, observational, and with little or no narrative, and which typically emphasizes long takes.Steven RoseTwo Years At Sea: little happens, nothing is explained ''The Gua ...
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Marathon
The marathon is a long-distance foot race with a distance of , usually run as a road race, but the distance can be covered on trail routes. The marathon can be completed by running or with a run/walk strategy. There are also wheelchair div ...
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Back-to-back film production
Filming back-to-back is the practice of filming two or more movies as one production, reducing costs and time.
Trilogies are common in the film industry, particularly in science fiction, fantasy, action, horror, thriller, and adventure genres. ...
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List of films with longest production time
This is a list of films shot over three or more years. The list excludes projects comprising individual films not shot over a long period, such as the '' Up'' series, ''The Children of Golzow'', or the ''Harry Potter'' series.
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List of longest films in India
This is a list of the longest Indian films.
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Films released in multiple parts
This section lists films conceived as an artistic unity and produced simultaneously, or consecutively with no significant interruption or change of producti ...
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A film also called a movie, motion picture, moving picture, picture, photoplay or (slang) flick is a work of visual art that simulates experiences and otherwise communicates ideas, stories, perceptions, feelings, beauty, or atmosphere ...
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A film also called a movie, motion picture, moving picture, picture, photoplay or (slang) flick is a work of visual art that simulates experiences and otherwise communicates ideas, stories, perceptions, feelings, beauty, or atmosphere ...
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