The Bridge on the River Kwai
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The classic story of English POWs in Burma forced to build a bridge to aid the war effort of their Japanese captors. British and American intelligence officers conspire to blow up the structure, but Col. Nicholson, the commander who supervised the bridge's construction, has acquired a sense of pride in his creation and tries to foil their plans.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | Sony Pictures Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Hollywood Suite, Hollywood Suite Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | Britbox Apple TV Channel , SBS On Demand | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | Movistar Plus+, Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | — | Claro video, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | U-NEXT | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About The Bridge on the River Kwai
The Bridge on the River Kwai is a 1957 English-language drama, history and war film directed by David Lean. The cast is led by William Holden, Alec Guinness, Jack Hawkins. It has a runtime of 2h 42m. Viewers rate it 7.8/10 across 2400 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Bridge on the River Kwai was produced by Horizon Pictures and made in United Kingdom. It was released on October 11, 1957, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $3 million, it went on to gross $45 million worldwide.
- Director
- David Lean
- Writers
- Michael Wilson, Carl Foreman
- Release date
- October 11, 1957
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Budget
- $3 million
- Box office
- $45 million
- Production
- Horizon Pictures
The Bridge on the River Kwai cast & crew
The Bridge on the River Kwai was directed by David Lean and written by Michael Wilson and Carl Foreman.
The cast features William Holden as Cmdr. Shears, Alec Guinness as Col. Nicholson, Jack Hawkins as Maj. Warden, Sessue Hayakawa as Col. Saito, James Donald as Maj. Clipton, and Geoffrey Horne as Lt. Joyce.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Malcolm Arnold, cinematography is by Jack Hildyard, and it was produced by Sam Spiegel.
Is The Bridge on the River Kwai worth watching?
The Bridge on the River Kwai holds an audience score of 7.8/10 from 2,380 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 2h 42m, it's a full-evening commitment.
If you enjoy drama, history, and war, The Bridge on the River Kwai is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Bridge on the River Kwai
The Bridge on the River Kwai 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 The Bridge on the River Kwai
William Holden
Cmdr. Shears
Alec Guinness
Col. Nicholson
Jack Hawkins
Maj. Warden
Sessue Hayakawa
Col. Saito
James Donald
Maj. Clipton
Geoffrey Horne
Lt. Joyce
André Morell
Col. Green
Peter Williams
Capt. Reeves
John Boxer
Major Hughes
Percy Herbert
Grogan
Harold Goodwin
Baker
Ann Sears
Nurse
The Bridge on the River Kwai — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Bridge on the River Kwai in United States?
The Bridge on the River Kwai 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 The Bridge on the River Kwai in?
The Bridge on the River Kwai is originally in English, with audio tracks including Japanese, Thai, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Bridge on the River Kwai?
The Bridge on the River Kwai runs 2 hours 42 minutes (162 minutes).
▸What is The Bridge on the River Kwai rated?
The Bridge on the River Kwai is rated PG. It holds a 7.8/10 audience score from 2,380 ratings.
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