The Great Santini
“The bravest thing he would ever do was let his family love him.”
As he approaches manhood, Ben Meechum struggles to win the approval of his demanding alpha male father, an aggressively competitive, but frustrated marine pilot.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
About The Great Santini
The Great Santini is a 1979 English-language drama film directed by Lewis John Carlino. The cast is led by Robert Duvall, Blythe Danner, Michael O'Keefe. It has a runtime of 1h 55m. Viewers rate it 6.8/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Great Santini was produced by Bing Crosby Productions and Orion Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on October 26, 1979, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $4 million, it went on to gross $5 million worldwide.
- Director
- Lewis John Carlino
- Writers
- Lewis John Carlino
- Release date
- October 26, 1979
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $4 million
- Box office
- $5 million
- Production
- Bing Crosby Productions, Orion Pictures
The Great Santini cast & crew
The Great Santini was directed by Lewis John Carlino and written by Lewis John Carlino.
The cast features Robert Duvall as Bull Meechum, Blythe Danner as Lillian Meechum, Michael O'Keefe as Ben Meechum, Lisa Jane Persky as Mary Anne Meechum, Julie Anne Haddock as Karen Meechum, and Brian Andrews as Matthew Meechum.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Elmer Bernstein, cinematography is by Ralph Woolsey, and it was produced by Charles A. Pratt.
Is The Great Santini worth watching?
The Great Santini holds an audience score of 6.8/10 from 72 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 55m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, The Great Santini is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Great Santini
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Cast of The Great Santini
Robert Duvall
Bull Meechum
Blythe Danner
Lillian Meechum
Michael O'Keefe
Ben Meechum
Lisa Jane Persky
Mary Anne Meechum
Julie Anne Haddock
Karen Meechum
Brian Andrews
Matthew Meechum
Stan Shaw
Toomer Smalls
Theresa Merritt
Arrabella Smalls
David Keith
Red Petus
Paul Mantee
Col. Virgil Hedgepath
Michael Strong
Col. Varney
Bennett Liss
Cpl. Atcherly
The Great Santini — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Great Santini in United States?
The Great Santini 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 Great Santini in?
The Great Santini is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Great Santini?
The Great Santini runs 1 hours 55 minutes (115 minutes).
▸What is The Great Santini rated?
The Great Santini is rated PG. It holds a 6.8/10 audience score from 72 ratings.
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