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The Long Gray Line

1955·Movie·NR·138 min·★ 7.0(57)

“Warms Your Heart! STIRS YOUR BLOOD! and fires your imagination!”

The life story of a salt-of-the-earth Irish immigrant, who becomes an Army Noncommissioned Officer and spends his 50 year career at the United States Military Academy at West Point. This includes his job-related experiences as well as his family life and the relationships he develops with young cadets with whom he befriends. Based on the life of a real person.

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Where to watch The Long Gray Line in India

Can I watch The Long Gray Line in India? The Long Gray Line isn't on subscription streaming in India right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Click a service to open The Long Gray Line there. Availability last verified on November 13, 2026.

Where is The Long Gray Line streaming around the world?

CountryStreaming onRent / Buy
India—Amazon Video
United StatesYouTube Free, Tubi TVAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
United Kingdom—Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube
Canada—Apple TV Store, CosmoGo, YouTube
Australia—Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube
Spain—Amazon Video
Japan—Amazon Video, Apple TV Store

About The Long Gray Line

The Long Gray Line is a 1955 English-language comedy and drama film directed by John Ford. The cast is led by Tyrone Power, Maureen O'Hara, Robert Francis. It has a runtime of 2h 18m. Viewers rate it 7.0/10 across 100 ratings. In India, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video.

The Long Gray Line was produced by Rota Productions and Columbia Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on January 4, 1955, and carries a NR certification.

Director
John Ford
Writers
Edward Hope
Release date
January 4, 1955
Original language
English
Age rating
NR
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Production
Rota Productions, Columbia Pictures
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The Long Gray Line cast & crew

The Long Gray Line was directed by John Ford and written by Edward Hope.

The cast features Tyrone Power as Martin Maher, Maureen O'Hara as Mary O'Donnell, Robert Francis as James Sundstrom Jr., Donald Crisp as Old Martin, Ward Bond as Captain Herman Kohler, and Betsy Palmer as Kitty Carter.

Behind the camera, cinematography is by Charles Lawton Jr. and it was produced by Robert Arthur.

Is The Long Gray Line worth watching?

The Long Gray Line holds an audience score of 7.0/10 from 57 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed comedy films.

At 2h 18m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy comedy and drama, The Long Gray Line is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch The Long Gray Line

The Long Gray Line isn't on a subscription service in India right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect India today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.

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Cast of The Long Gray Line

Tyrone Power

Tyrone Power

Martin Maher

Maureen O'Hara

Maureen O'Hara

Mary O'Donnell

Robert Francis

Robert Francis

James Sundstrom Jr.

Donald Crisp

Donald Crisp

Old Martin

Ward Bond

Ward Bond

Captain Herman Kohler

Betsy Palmer

Betsy Palmer

Kitty Carter

Philip Carey

Philip Carey

Chuck Dotson

William Leslie

William Leslie

James "Red" Sundstrom

Harry Carey Jr.

Harry Carey Jr.

Dwight D. Eisenhower

Patrick Wayne

Patrick Wayne

Abner "Cherub" Overton

Sean McClory

Sean McClory

Dinny Maher

Peter Graves

Peter Graves

Corporal Rudolph Heinz

The Long Gray Line — FAQs

▸Where can I watch The Long Gray Line in India?

The Long Gray Line is not on subscription streaming in India right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

▸Where can I watch The Long Gray Line in the US?

In the US, The Long Gray Line is streaming on YouTube Free and Tubi TV, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

▸Where can I watch The Long Gray Line in the UK?

The Long Gray Line isn't on subscription streaming in the UK, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

▸What language is The Long Gray Line in?

The Long Gray Line is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

▸How long is The Long Gray Line?

The Long Gray Line runs 2 hours 18 minutes (138 minutes).

▸What is The Long Gray Line rated?

The Long Gray Line is rated NR. It holds a 7.0/10 audience score from 57 ratings.

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