From Here to Eternity

The boldest book of our time… honestly, fearlessly on the screen!

19531h 58m7.3(735 votes)

WarRomanceDrama

Synopsis

In 1941 Hawaii, a private is cruelly punished for not boxing on his unit's team, while his captain's wife and second in command are falling in love.

From Here to Eternity (1953) is a war, romance, and drama film directed by Fred Zinnemann. It stars Burt Lancaster, Montgomery Clift, and Deborah Kerr. The film runs for 1 hour 58 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 7.3 out of 10 from 735 votes.

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Director

Fred Zinnemann

Cast

Burt Lancaster

1st Sgt. Milton Warden

Montgomery Clift

Pvt. Robert E. Lee 'Prew' Prewitt

Deborah Kerr

Karen Holmes

Frank Sinatra

Pvt. Angelo Maggio

Donna Reed

Alma 'Lorene' Burke

Philip Ober

Capt. Dana Holmes

Mickey Shaughnessy

Cpl. Leva

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Where can I watch From Here to Eternity?

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Who stars in From Here to Eternity?

From Here to Eternity stars Burt Lancaster, Montgomery Clift, Deborah Kerr, and Frank Sinatra, and was directed by Fred Zinnemann.

How long is From Here to Eternity?

From Here to Eternity has a runtime of 1 hour 58 minutes.

When did From Here to Eternity come out?

From Here to Eternity was released in 1953.

What genre is From Here to Eternity?

From Here to Eternity is a war, romance, and drama film.

Is From Here to Eternity worth watching?

From Here to Eternity holds an average audience score of 7.3 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.