

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 ex…
The Thin Red Line (1998) is a drama, history, and war film directed by Terrence Malick. It stars Jim Caviezel, Nick Nolte, and Sean Penn. The film runs for 2 hours 51 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 7.4 out of 10 from 3,374 votes.

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

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The Thin Red Line stars Jim Caviezel, Nick Nolte, Sean Penn, and Ben Chaplin, and was directed by Terrence Malick.
The Thin Red Line has a runtime of 2 hours 51 minutes.
The Thin Red Line was released in 1998.
The Thin Red Line is a drama, history, and war film.
The Thin Red Line holds an average audience score of 7.4 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.
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