Battleground
“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.
Where to watch Battleground in United States
Can I watch Battleground in United States? Battleground isn't on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
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Where is Battleground streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Amazon Video |
| Spain | Filmin | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Looke, NetMovies | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, FOD | Amazon Video |
| South Korea | Watcha | — |
About Battleground
Battleground is a 1949 English-language action, drama and war 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 available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Battleground was produced by 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
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
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 107 ratings, a solidly received action films.
At 1h 58m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy action, drama, and war, Battleground is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Battleground
Battleground isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of Battleground
Van Johnson
Holley
John Hodiak
Jarvess
Ricardo Montalban
Roderigues
George Murphy
'Pop' Stazak
Marshall Thompson
Jim Layton
Jerome Courtland
Abner Spudler
Don Taylor
Standiferd
Bruce Cowling
Wolowicz
James Whitmore
Kinnie
Douglas Fowley
'Kipp' Kippton
Leon Ames
The Chaplain
Herbert Anderson
Hansan
Battleground — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Battleground in United States?
Battleground is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸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 107 ratings.
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