From Here to Eternity (1953): cast, story & where to watch
1953 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1953, From Here to Eternity is a drama, war and romance film directed by Fred Zinnemann, running about 118 minutes. “Pouring out of impassioned pages...brawling their way to greatness on the screen!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. From Here to Eternity stars Burt Lancaster as 1st Sgt. Milton Warden, Montgomery Clift as Pvt. Robert E. Lee 'Prew' Prewitt, Deborah Kerr as Karen Holmes and Donna Reed as Alma 'Lorene' Burke, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, From Here to Eternity has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $30.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch From Here to Eternity page.
If you liked it. Fans of From Here to Eternity tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch From Here to Eternity (1953)?
- In US, From Here to Eternity is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is From Here to Eternity worth watching?
- From Here to Eternity holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in From Here to Eternity?
- From Here to Eternity stars Burt Lancaster, Montgomery Clift, Deborah Kerr, Donna Reed and Frank Sinatra.
- When was From Here to Eternity released?
- From Here to Eternity was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.