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MacArthur

Seen it?

1977 | 130 min | Drama, History, War

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With middling reviews (45% on Rotten Tomatoes), it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for history buffs. If you loved The Thin Red Line or Michael Collins, start here.
The mood
Intense.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 10 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated PG: peril. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
  • Made in 1977: an older pace and style.

The film portrays MacArthur's life from 1942, before the Battle of Bataan, to 1952, when he was removed from his Korean War command by President Truman for insubordination, and is recounted in flashback as he visits West Point.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsBelow par

    45% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerSolid

    $16 million worldwide on a $9 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 34K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Joseph Sargent

  • Gregory PeckDouglas MacArthur
  • Ivan BonarLt. Gen. Richard K. Sutherland
  • Ward CostelloGen. George C. Marshall
  • Nicolas CosterColonel Sidney Huff
  • Marj DusayJean MacArthur
  • Ed FlandersPresident Harry S. Truman
  • Warde DonovanGeneral Shepherd
  • Branscombe RichmondKorean Soldier
  • Jerry HollandAide
  • Art FlemingThe Secretary