

From Here to Eternity
1953, English. Directed by Fred Zinnemann.
The boldest book of our time… honestly, fearlessly on the screen!
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Where to watch From Here to Eternity
From Here to Eternity is streaming on Sony Pictures in India.
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Cast & crew
- Fred ZinnemannDirector
- Burt Lancaster1st Sgt. Milton Warden
- Montgomery CliftPvt. Robert E. Lee 'Prew' Prewitt
- Deborah KerrKaren Holmes
- Frank SinatraPvt. Angelo Maggio
- Donna ReedAlma 'Lorene' Burke
- Philip OberCapt. Dana Holmes
- Mickey ShaughnessyCpl. Leva
- Harry BellaverPvt. Mazzioli
- Ernest BorgnineSgt. James R. 'Fatso' Judson
- Jack WardenCpl. Buckley
- John DennisSgt. Ike Galovitch
- Merle TravisSal Anderson
Details
- Released
- 28 August 1953
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Daniel Taradash
- Budget
- $1.7M
- Box office
- $31M
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What From Here to Eternity is based on
From Here to Eternity is based on From Here to Eternity, a 1951 novel by James Jones, published by Charles Scribner's Sons.
Novel · 1951
From Here to Eternity
By James Jones
Published by Charles Scribner's Sons
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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From Here to Eternity: quick answers
Is From Here to Eternity worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.3/10 from 748 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is From Here to Eternity?
From Here to Eternity runs 118 minutes (1h 58m).
Does From Here to Eternity have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for From Here to Eternity. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
From Here to Eternity parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
From Here to Eternity is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is From Here to Eternity on?
From Here to Eternity is streaming on Sony Pictures in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like From Here to Eternity?
If you liked From Here to Eternity, try Firebird, Yanks, The Aftermath.
Who directed From Here to Eternity?
From Here to Eternity (1953) was directed by Fred Zinnemann and stars Burt Lancaster, Montgomery Clift, Deborah Kerr.
What is From Here to Eternity based on?
From Here to Eternity is based on From Here to Eternity, a 1951 novel by James Jones, published by Charles Scribner's Sons.