Command Decision (1948): cast, story & where to watch
1948 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1948, Command Decision is a drama and war film directed by Sam Wood, running about 112 minutes. “Heroes, cowards, fighters, braggarts, liars... and what goes on in their hearts!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. High-ranking officers struggle with the decision to prioritize bombing German factories producing new jet fighters over the extremely high casualties the mission will cost.
Who’s in it. Command Decision stars Clark Gable as Brigadier General K.C. 'Casey' Dennis, Walter Pidgeon as Major General Roland Goodlow Kane, Van Johnson as Technical Sergeant Immanuel T. Evans and Brian Donlevy as Brigadier General Clifton I. Garnet, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Command Decision has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Command Decision page.
If you liked it. Fans of Command Decision tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Command Decision (1948)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Command Decision change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Command Decision worth watching?
- Command Decision holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Command Decision?
- Command Decision stars Clark Gable, Walter Pidgeon, Van Johnson, Brian Donlevy and Charles Bickford.
- When was Command Decision released?
- Command Decision was released in 1948, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.