Lasts two hours vs Lasts for two hours.

[Peter Swinden]

Hi,Could anyone tell me which is correct:


The film lasts two hours.

Or:

The film lasts for two hours.


Thanks a lot.

Peter.

[Tdol]

They could both be used, but the first sounds more natural. I would be more likely to use the preposition where the duration was not fixed or for something that lasted longer than expected- I thought it would be quick, but the interview lasted for an hour and a half.

[Peter Swinden]

Thanks very much, I suspected they both could be used. No chance of any grammatical explanation I suppose!

Thanks again.

Peter.

[Tdol]

Not really- as it's a matter of choice, I can't think of one.