The Thin Red Line
“Every man fights his own war.”
The story of a group of men, an Army Rifle company called C-for-Charlie, who change, suffer, and ultimately make essential discoveries about themselves during the fierce World War II battle of Guadalcanal. It follows their journey, from the surprise of an unopposed landing, through the bloody and exhausting battles that follow, to the ultimate departure of those who survived.
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Where is The Thin Red Line streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, CosmoGo, Amazon Video |
| Australia | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Disney Plus, Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Orange VOD |
| Spain | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | Disney Plus | — |
| Japan | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store, FOD |
| South Korea | Disney Plus | wavve |
About The Thin Red Line
The Thin Red Line is a 1998 English-language drama, history and war film directed by Terrence Malick. The cast is led by Jim Caviezel, Nick Nolte, Sean Penn. It has a runtime of 2h 51m. Viewers rate it 7.4/10 across 3300 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Thin Red Line was produced by Fox 2000 Pictures, Phoenix Pictures, and George Stevens Jr. Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on December 23, 1998, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $52 million, it went on to gross $98 million worldwide.
- Director
- Terrence Malick
- Writers
- Terrence Malick
- Release date
- December 23, 1998
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $52 million
- Box office
- $98 million
- Production
- Fox 2000 Pictures, Phoenix Pictures, George Stevens Jr. Productions
The Thin Red Line cast & crew
The Thin Red Line was directed by Terrence Malick and written by Terrence Malick.
The cast features Jim Caviezel as Pvt. Robert Witt, Nick Nolte as Lt. Col. Gordon Tall, Sean Penn as 1st Sgt. Edward Welsh, Ben Chaplin as Pvt. Jack Bell, Elias Koteas as Capt. James Staros, and John Cusack as Capt. John Gaff.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Hans Zimmer, cinematography is by John Toll, and it was produced by George Stevens Jr. and Grant Hill.
Is The Thin Red Line worth watching?
The Thin Red Line holds an audience score of 7.4/10 from 3,319 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 2h 51m, it's a full-evening commitment.
If you enjoy drama, history, and war, The Thin Red Line is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Thin Red Line
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Cast of The Thin Red Line
Jim Caviezel
Pvt. Robert Witt
Nick Nolte
Lt. Col. Gordon Tall
Sean Penn
1st Sgt. Edward Welsh
Ben Chaplin
Pvt. Jack Bell
Elias Koteas
Capt. James Staros
John Cusack
Capt. John Gaff
Dash Mihok
Pfc. Don Doll
John C. Reilly
Sgt. Maynard Storm
Woody Harrelson
Sgt. William Keck
Miranda Otto
Marty Bell
Arie Verveen
Pfc. Charlie Dale
Kirk Acevedo
Pvt. Alfredo Tella
The Thin Red Line — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Thin Red Line in United States?
The Thin Red Line 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 Thin Red Line in?
The Thin Red Line is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, Greek, Japanese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Thin Red Line?
The Thin Red Line runs 2 hours 51 minutes (171 minutes).
▸What is The Thin Red Line rated?
The Thin Red Line is rated R. It holds a 7.4/10 audience score from 3,319 ratings.
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