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Battleground

1949·Movie·118 min·6.7(101)

The First Great Picture Of The Second World War!

Members of the U.S. Army's 101st Airborne Division are fighting for their country amidst the rugged terrain of Bastogne, Belgium, in December 1944. Holley and his American compatriots have already seen one of their own, Roderigues, perish under enemy fire. The men try to rebuff another series of Nazi attacks, but what they really need is a change in the weather. Without clear skies, they'll never get the air support they need.

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Where to watch Battleground in United States

Click a service to open Battleground there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.

Where is Battleground streaming around the world?

CountryStreaming onRent / Buy
United StatesPlex, Tubi TVAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
United KingdomApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
CanadaApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo
AustraliaApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
GermanyApple TV Store, Amazon Video
FranceMolotov TVApple TV Store, Canal VOD, Amazon Video
SpainFilminApple TV Store, Amazon Video
BrazilLooke, NetMoviesApple TV Store, Amazon Video
JapanAmazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, FODAmazon Video
South KoreaWatcha

About Battleground

Battleground is a 1949 English-language action, adventure and drama film directed by William A. Wellman. The cast is led by Van Johnson, John Hodiak, Ricardo Montalban. It has a runtime of 1h 58m. Viewers rate it 6.7/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Plex, Tubi TV.

Battleground was produced by Loew's Incorporated and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and made in United States of America. It was released on November 9, 1949.

Director
William A. Wellman
Writers
Robert Pirosh
Release date
November 9, 1949
Original language
English
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Production
Loew's Incorporated, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
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Battleground cast & crew

Battleground was directed by William A. Wellman and written by Robert Pirosh.

The cast features Van Johnson as Holley, John Hodiak as Jarvess, Ricardo Montalban as Roderigues, George Murphy as 'Pop' Stazak, Marshall Thompson as Jim Layton, and Jerome Courtland as Abner Spudler.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Lennie Hayton, cinematography is by Paul Vogel, and it was produced by Robert Pirosh and Dore Schary.

Is Battleground worth watching?

Battleground holds an audience score of 6.7/10 from 101 ratings, a solidly received action films.

At 1h 58m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy action, adventure, and drama, Battleground is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Battleground

In United States, you can stream Battleground on Plex and Tubi TV, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.

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Cast of Battleground

Van Johnson

Van Johnson

Holley

John Hodiak

John Hodiak

Jarvess

Ricardo Montalban

Ricardo Montalban

Roderigues

George Murphy

George Murphy

'Pop' Stazak

Marshall Thompson

Marshall Thompson

Jim Layton

Jerome Courtland

Jerome Courtland

Abner Spudler

Don Taylor

Don Taylor

Standiferd

Bruce Cowling

Bruce Cowling

Wolowicz

James Whitmore

James Whitmore

Kinnie

Douglas Fowley

Douglas Fowley

'Kipp' Kippton

Leon Ames

Leon Ames

The Chaplain

Herbert Anderson

Herbert Anderson

Hansan

Battleground — FAQs

Where can I watch Battleground in United States?

Battleground is streaming on Plex, Tubi TV in United States.

Is Battleground on Plex?

Yes — Battleground is currently available on Plex in United States.

What language is Battleground in?

Battleground is originally in English, with audio tracks including German, French, English, Czech. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Battleground?

Battleground runs 1 hours 58 minutes (118 minutes).

What is Battleground rated?

It holds a 6.7/10 audience score from 101 ratings.

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