MacArthur
“Where the legend ends and the man begins.”
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.
Where to watch MacArthur in United States
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Fandango At HomeClick a service to open MacArthur there. Availability last verified on July 11, 2026.
Where is MacArthur streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, CosmoGo, Amazon Video |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| South Korea | wavve, Watcha | wavve |
About MacArthur
MacArthur is a 1977 English-language drama, history and war film directed by Joseph Sargent. The cast is led by Gregory Peck, Ivan Bonar, Ward Costello. It has a runtime of 2h 10m. Viewers rate it 6.3/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
MacArthur was produced by Universal Pictures and The Zanuck/Brown Company and made in United States of America. It was released on July 15, 1977, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $9 million, it went on to gross $16 million worldwide.
- Director
- Joseph Sargent
- Writers
- Hal Barwood, Matthew Robbins
- Release date
- July 15, 1977
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $9 million
- Box office
- $16 million
- Production
- Universal Pictures, The Zanuck/Brown Company
MacArthur cast & crew
MacArthur was directed by Joseph Sargent and written by Hal Barwood and Matthew Robbins.
The cast features Gregory Peck as Douglas MacArthur, Ivan Bonar as Lt. Gen. Richard K. Sutherland, Ward Costello as Gen. George C. Marshall, Nicolas Coster as Colonel Sidney Huff, Marj Dusay as Jean MacArthur, and Ed Flanders as President Harry S. Truman.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Jerry Goldsmith and it was produced by David Brown and Richard D. Zanuck.
Is MacArthur worth watching?
MacArthur holds an audience score of 6.3/10 from 91 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 2h 10m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, history, and war, MacArthur is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch MacArthur
MacArthur 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.
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Cast of MacArthur
Gregory Peck
Douglas MacArthur
Ivan Bonar
Lt. Gen. Richard K. Sutherland
Ward Costello
Gen. George C. Marshall
Nicolas Coster
Colonel Sidney Huff
Marj Dusay
Jean MacArthur
Ed Flanders
President Harry S. Truman
Warde Donovan
General Shepherd
Branscombe Richmond
Korean Soldier
Jerry Holland
Aide
Art Fleming
The Secretary
Russell Johnson
Admiral King
Sandy Kenyon
General Wainwright
MacArthur — FAQs
▸Where can I watch MacArthur in United States?
MacArthur 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 MacArthur in?
MacArthur is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is MacArthur?
MacArthur runs 2 hours 10 minutes (130 minutes).
▸What is MacArthur rated?
MacArthur is rated PG. It holds a 6.3/10 audience score from 91 ratings.
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