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The Thin Red Line

(1998)
7.6 PixlRun
Every man fights his own war.
Country United States of America
Original language English, Greek, Japanese
Runtime 2h 51min
Premiere 1998-12-23
Box office $36,400,491 worldwide gross
MPAA rating R
Director Terrence Malick
Cinematography John Toll
Editor Leslie Jones
Producers Robert Michael Geisler, Grant Hill, John Roberdeau
Production Fox 2000 Pictures · Phoenix Pictures · George Stevens Jr. Productions

All cast & crew

Cinematography
John Toll
Editor
Leslie Jones
Producers
Robert Michael Geisler, Grant Hill, John Roberdeau

Photos

Awards summary

Nominated for 7 Oscars. 23 wins & 47 nominations total

Our review

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.

Frequently asked questions

Who directed The Thin Red Line?
Terrence Malick directed The Thin Red Line in 1998.
What is the IMDb rating?
The Thin Red Line has an IMDb rating of 7.6/10 from 211,802 votes.
Where can I watch The Thin Red Line?
The Thin Red Line is available on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies.
How long is The Thin Red Line?
The Thin Red Line has a runtime of 2h 51min (171 minutes).
How much did The Thin Red Line earn at the box office?
The Thin Red Line earned $36,400,491 worldwide.

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