Movie Marathon Scheduler
Planning an epic movie marathon? This calculator helps you schedule multiple films with breaks between them. Enter your movie runtimes, set your start time and break preferences, and get a complete timeline showing when each movie starts and ends. Perfect for themed marathons, franchise viewing parties, or just planning your weekend entertainment.
Movies
Schedule
How We Calculate This
Total runtime = sum of all movie runtimes. Total with breaks = runtime + (movieCount - 1) × breakDuration. The scheduler simulates real-time progression, respecting optional sleep windows.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find exact movie runtimes?
Check IMDb, Wikipedia, or your streaming service for accurate runtimes. Remember that theatrical versions may differ from extended/director's cuts by 10-30 minutes or more.
What about credits and post-credits scenes?
Movie runtimes typically include credits. If you skip credits, subtract 5-10 minutes per movie. For Marvel films, you might want to keep credits time for those post-credits scenes!
How long is too long for a marathon?
Studies suggest attention and enjoyment decrease significantly after 4-5 hours of continuous viewing. Consider spreading longer marathons across multiple days or taking substantial meal breaks.
Should I include snack/meal breaks?
The break duration setting can include quick bathroom/snack breaks. For meal breaks during longer marathons, add extra time or set a longer break duration between specific movies.
Related Calculators
You might also find these calculators helpful: Binge-Watch Marathon Planner, Social Media Time Calculator, and Date Calculator.