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Stream these classic Kirk Douglas films for his 100th birthday

Kelly Lawler
USA TODAY

A very happy 100th birthday to Mr. Kirk Douglas. 

The storied actor will celebrate his a century of life on Dec. 9, during which he's given the world many delightful and entertaining films. To celebrate Douglas' momentous birthday, we've rounded up the best of his more than 90 performances that are available online to stream for free or rent. Having a Douglas marathon is a gift to you, too.

Available to stream

Gunfight at the O.K. Corral (1957): Douglas gave one of his most famous performances in the western as Doc Holliday. Stream on Amazon with a Starz subscription.

The Man From Snowy River (1982): Douglas flexes his acting muscles playing twins in this film about a ranch in 1880s Australia. Stream on Netflix.

The Fury (1978): The actor takes a walk on the weird and sci-fi side of cinema in this psychic thriller. Stream on Netflix or Amazon.

Town Without Pity (1961): The actor plays Major Steve Garrett, who defends four American soldiers stationed near a German village accused of rape. Stream on Amazon.

Catch Me a Spy (1971): This spy-caper sees Douglas as a smuggler called Andrej. Stream on Amazon.

His 1980 episode of Saturday Night LiveDouglas only took the stage at 30 Rock once, but it was a memorable episode. Stream on Hulu.

Available to rent

Spartacus (1960): Perhaps his most famous film and performance, Douglas, directed by Stanley Kubrick, plays a slave who leads a revolt against the Roman empire. Rent on Amazon, Google Play or iTunes.

Paths of Glory (1957): In another Kubrick film, Douglas plays a WWI French colonel. The Criterion Collection says it's "among the most powerful antiwar films ever made." Rent on Amazon or Google Play.

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