David Lynch Runtime Comparison (Minutes)
Compare 10 David Lynch runtimes in minutes, from the 89 minute Eraserhead to the 180 minute Inland Empire epic. Studio data in a linked tool. right now.
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| Name | Value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eraserhead Shortest entry at 89 minutes. | 89 minutes | Radiator lady debut, 1977 | Libra press kit / BBFC listing: Eraserhead (1977) 89 min |
| The Elephant Man Merrick unveiling at 124 minutes. | 124 minutes | Sideshow drama tale, 1980 | Paramount press kit / BBFC listing: Elephant Man (1980) 124 min |
| Dune Shield duel scene at 137 minutes. | 137 minutes | Spice planet tale, 1984 | Universal press kit / BBFC listing: Dune (1984) 137 min |
| Blue Velvet Closet discovery at 120 minutes. | 120 minutes | Small town ear tale, 1986 | De Laurentiis press kit / BBFC listing: Blue Velvet (1986) 120 min |
| Wild at Heart Crash helmet finale at 125 minutes. | 125 minutes | Snake jacket lovers, 1990 | Samuel Goldwyn press kit / BBFC listing: Wild at Heart (1990) 125 min |
| Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me Pink room scene at 134 minutes. | 134 minutes | Laura case prequel, 1992 | New Line press kit / BBFC listing: Fire Walk with Me (1992) 134 min |
| Lost Highway Cabin transformation at 134 min. | 134 minutes | Mystery man tape tale, 1997 | October press kit / BBFC listing: Lost Highway (1997) 134 min |
| The Straight Story Deer campfire stop at 112 minutes. | 112 minutes | Lawnmower trek tale, 1999 | Disney press kit / BBFC listing: Straight Story (1999) 112 min |
| Mulholland Drive Club Silencio scene at 147 minutes. | 147 minutes | Audition limo tale, 2001 | Universal press kit / BBFC listing: Mulholland Drive (2001) 147 min |
| Inland Empire Longest entry at 180 minutes. | 180 minutes | Rabbit sitcom epic, 2006 | StudioCanal press kit / BBFC listing: Inland Empire (2006) 180 min |
About this converter
Studios list an official theatrical runtime for every David Lynch feature kept here, repeated by the BBFC in classification listings. The scale runs from the 89 minute Eraserhead to the 180 minute Inland Empire. Early freak tales stay lean while digital epics stretch longest. This table keeps ten theatrical features with credits included, as published by the studios and the BBFC.
How to use it
Pick two entries and a unit in the top row. The three boxes below stay linked. Change any box and the other two update. Try Eraserhead against Inland Empire to feel the 91 minute gap. Switch to hours for a friendlier reading of long films.
Runtimes count the full theatrical presentation including credits. Short films such as The Alphabet are left out. Twin Peaks series episodes use broadcast cuts and sit outside this table. One or two minutes of drift between sources reflects credit roll rounding. Inland Empire at 180 tops the table, with Mulholland Drive next at 147. Eraserhead at 89 is the shortest entry. Dune at 137 bridges the middle.
FAQ
Which Lynch film is the longest?
Inland Empire at 180 minutes. Mulholland Drive follows at 147.
Which is the shortest?
Eraserhead at 89 minutes. Straight Story follows at 112.
Is the Twin Peaks series included?
No. Series episodes use broadcast cuts, so only theatrical features are listed.
Do these runtimes include credits?
Yes. Studio and BBFC runtimes include the full credit roll, so Badalamenti themes sit inside these totals.
Sources
- Libra, Paramount, Universal, De Laurentiis, Samuel Goldwyn, New Line, October, Disney and StudioCanal press kits 1977-2006 (theatrical runtimes)
- BBFC theatrical runtime listings for David Lynch features
Last verified: 2026-10-03 · 10 entries
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