The Thin Red Line

Every man fights his own war.

19982h 51m7.4(3,435 votes)

DramaHistoryWar

Synopsis

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 3,435 votes.

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Director

Terrence Malick

Cast

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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Who stars in The Thin Red Line?

The Thin Red Line stars Jim Caviezel, Nick Nolte, Sean Penn, and Ben Chaplin, and was directed by Terrence Malick.

How long is The Thin Red Line?

The Thin Red Line has a runtime of 2 hours 51 minutes.

When did The Thin Red Line come out?

The Thin Red Line was released in 1998.

What genre is The Thin Red Line?

The Thin Red Line is a drama, history, and war film.

Is The Thin Red Line worth watching?

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.