The Thin Red Line
1998 | 171 min | Drama, History, War
Why it’s a Saturday Special
It earned strong reviews (80%), audiences rate it highly (7.4/10) and it drew serious awards attention. A strong pick for the weekend.
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The story of a group of men, an Army Rifle company called C-for-Charlie, who change, suffer, and ultimately make essential discoveries about themselves during the fierce World War II battle of Guadalcanal. It follows their journey, from the surprise of an unopposed landing, through the bloody and exhausting battles that follow, to the ultimate departure of those who survived.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
80% on Rotten Tomatoes, 78 on Metacritic
- AudiencesStrong
7.4/10 from 3K viewers
- AwardsStrong
2 wins, 7 other nominations — won Golden Bear; nominated for Academy Award for Best Picture
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$98 million worldwide on a $52 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
549K Wikipedia readers in the past year
Where to watch in US
Rent or buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Trailer
Cast & crew
Directed by Terrence Malick
- Jim CaviezelPvt. Robert Witt
- Nick NolteLt. Col. Gordon Tall
- Sean Penn1st Sgt. Edward Welsh
- Ben ChaplinPvt. Jack Bell
- Elias KoteasCapt. James Staros
- John CusackCapt. John Gaff
- Dash MihokPfc. Don Doll
- John C. ReillySgt. Maynard Storm
- Woody HarrelsonSgt. William Keck
- Miranda OttoMarty Bell