The Bridge on the River Kwai
1957, English. Directed by David Lean.
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The classic story of English POWs in Burma forced to build a bridge to aid the war effort of their Japanese captors. British and American intelligence officers conspire to blow up the structure, but Col. Nicholson, the commander who supervised the bridge's construction, has acquired a sense of pride in his creation and tries to foil their plans.
- Runtime
- 2h 42m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Where to watch The Bridge on the River Kwai
The Bridge on the River Kwai is streaming on Netflix and Sony Pictures in India.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 11 October 1957
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Michael Wilson, Carl Foreman
- Budget
- $2.8M
- Box office
- $45M
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What The Bridge on the River Kwai is based on
The Bridge on the River Kwai is based on The Bridge over the River Kwai, a 1952 novel by Pierre Boulle, published by Éditions Julliard.
Novel · 1952
The Bridge over the River Kwai
By Pierre Boulle
Published by Éditions Julliard
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The Bridge on the River Kwai: quick answers
Is The Bridge on the River Kwai worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.8/10 from 2,514 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Bridge on the River Kwai?
The Bridge on the River Kwai runs 162 minutes (2h 42m).
Does The Bridge on the River Kwai have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Bridge on the River Kwai. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Bridge on the River Kwai parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Bridge on the River Kwai is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Bridge on the River Kwai on?
The Bridge on the River Kwai is streaming on Netflix and Sony Pictures in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Bridge on the River Kwai?
If you liked The Bridge on the River Kwai, try Emperor, The Last Rifleman, The Scarlet and the Black.
Who directed The Bridge on the River Kwai?
The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957) was directed by David Lean and stars William Holden, Alec Guinness, Jack Hawkins.
What is The Bridge on the River Kwai based on?
The Bridge on the River Kwai is based on The Bridge over the River Kwai, a 1952 novel by Pierre Boulle, published by Éditions Julliard.