The Big Red One
1980, English. Directed by Samuel Fuller.
Only chance could have thrown them together. Now, nothing can pull them apart.
A veteran sergeant of World War I leads a squad in World War II, always in the company of the survivor Pvt. Griff, the writer Pvt. Zab, the Sicilian Pvt. Vinci and Pvt. Johnson, in Vichy French Africa, Sicily, D-Day at Omaha Beach, Belgium and France, and ending in a concentration camp in Czechoslovakia where they face the true horror of war.
- Runtime
- 2h 42m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.7/10 from 362 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Big Red One
The Big Red One is streaming on Howdy in India.
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Details
- Released
- 28 May 1980
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Samuel Fuller
- Budget
- $4.5M
- Box office
- $7.2M
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The Big Red One: quick answers
Is The Big Red One worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.7/10 from 362 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Big Red One?
The Big Red One runs 162 minutes (2h 42m).
Does The Big Red One have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Big Red One. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Big Red One parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Big Red One is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Big Red One on?
The Big Red One is streaming on Howdy in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Big Red One?
If you liked The Big Red One, try When Trumpets Fade, Saving Private Ryan, The World Will Tremble.
Who directed The Big Red One?
The Big Red One (1980) was directed by Samuel Fuller and stars Lee Marvin, Mark Hamill, Robert Carradine.