The Thin Red Line
1998, English. Directed by Terrence Malick.
Every man fights his own war.
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.
- Runtime
- 2h 51m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Cast & crew
- Terrence MalickDirector
- Jim CaviezelPvt. Robert Witt
- Nick NolteLt. Col. Gordon Tall
- Sean Penn1st Sgt. Edward Welsh
- Ben ChaplinPvt. Jack Bell
- Elias KoteasCapt. James Staros
- John CusackCapt. John Gaff
- Dash MihokPfc. Don Doll
- John C. ReillySgt. Maynard Storm
- Woody HarrelsonSgt. William Keck
- Miranda OttoMarty Bell
- Arie VerveenPfc. Charlie Dale
- Kirk AcevedoPvt. Alfredo Tella
Details
- Released
- 23 December 1998
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Terrence Malick
- Budget
- $52M
- Box office
- $98M
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What The Thin Red Line is based on
The Thin Red Line is based on The Thin Red Line, a 1962 novel by James Jones, published by Charles Scribner's Sons.
Novel · 1962
The Thin Red Line
By James Jones
Published by Charles Scribner's Sons
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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The Thin Red Line: quick answers
Is The Thin Red Line worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.4/10 from 3,477 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Thin Red Line?
The Thin Red Line runs 171 minutes (2h 51m).
Does The Thin Red Line have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Thin Red Line. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Thin Red Line parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Thin Red Line is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Thin Red Line on?
The Thin Red Line isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 4 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Thin Red Line?
If you liked The Thin Red Line, try Flags of Our Fathers, Danger Close: The Battle of Long Tan, Tora! Tora! Tora!.
Who directed The Thin Red Line?
The Thin Red Line (1998) was directed by Terrence Malick and stars Jim Caviezel, Nick Nolte, Sean Penn.
What is The Thin Red Line based on?
The Thin Red Line is based on The Thin Red Line, a 1962 novel by James Jones, published by Charles Scribner's Sons.