The Longest Day
1962, English. Directed by Ken Annakin & Bernhard Wicki & Andrew Marton.
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The retelling of June 6, 1944, from the perspectives of the Germans, US, British, Canadians, and the Free French. Marshall Erwin Rommel, touring the defenses being established as part of the Reich's Atlantic Wall, notes to his officers that when the Allied invasion comes they must be stopped on the beach. "For the Allies as well as the Germans, it will be the longest day"
- Runtime
- 2h 58m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Where to watch The Longest Day
The Longest Day isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Ken AnnakinDirector
- Bernhard WickiDirector
- Andrew MartonDirector
- John WayneLt. Col. Benjamin Vandervoort
- Robert MitchumBrig. Gen. Norman Cota
- Henry FondaBrig. Gen. Theodore Roosevelt Jr.
- Richard BurtonFlight Officer David Campbell
- Sean ConneryPvt. Flanagan
- Leslie PhillipsRAF Officer Mac
- Robert RyanBrig. Gen. James M. Gavin
- Paul AnkaU.S. Army Ranger
- Wolfgang BüttnerMaj. Gen. Dr. Hans Speidel
- Mel FerrerMaj. Gen. Robert Haines
- Ray DantonCapt. Frank
- Peter LawfordLord Lovat
Details
- Released
- 25 September 1962
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Cornelius Ryan, David Pursall, Romain Gary
- Budget
- $10M
- Box office
- $50M
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What The Longest Day is based on
The Longest Day is based on The Longest Day (1959) by Cornelius Ryan, published by Simon & Schuster.
True story · 1959
The Longest Day
By Cornelius Ryan
Published by Simon & Schuster
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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The Longest Day: quick answers
Is The Longest Day worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.6/10 from 1,070 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Longest Day?
The Longest Day runs 178 minutes (2h 58m).
Does The Longest Day have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Longest Day. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Longest Day parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Longest Day is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Longest Day on?
The Longest Day isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Longest Day?
If you liked The Longest Day, try Patton, The Great Escaper, Overlord.
Who directed The Longest Day?
The Longest Day (1962) was directed by Ken Annakin and Bernhard Wicki and Andrew Marton and stars John Wayne, Robert Mitchum, Henry Fonda.
What is The Longest Day based on?
The Longest Day is based on The Longest Day (1959) by Cornelius Ryan, published by Simon & Schuster.