For Whom the Bell Tolls (1943): cast, story & where to watch

1943 · Film · ★ 6.6

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Released in 1943, For Whom the Bell Tolls is a thriller, drama, adventure and war film directed by Sam Wood, running about 170 minutes. “Thunderous! Tender! Touching!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Spain in the 1930s is the place to be for a man of action like Robert Jordan. There is a civil war going on and Jordan—who has joined up on the side that appeals most to idealists of that era—has been given a high-risk assignment up in the mountains. He awaits the right time to blow up a crucial bridge in order to halt the enemy's progress.

Who’s in it. For Whom the Bell Tolls stars Gary Cooper as Robert Jordan, Ingrid Bergman as Maria, Akim Tamiroff as Pablo and Arturo de Córdova as Agustín (as Arturo de Cordova), among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, For Whom the Bell Tolls has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $17.8M 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 For Whom the Bell Tolls page.

If you liked it. Fans of For Whom the Bell Tolls tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch For Whom the Bell Tolls (1943)?
In US, For Whom the Bell Tolls 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 For Whom the Bell Tolls worth watching?
For Whom the Bell Tolls holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, adventure and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in For Whom the Bell Tolls?
For Whom the Bell Tolls stars Gary Cooper, Ingrid Bergman, Akim Tamiroff, Arturo de Córdova and Vladimir Sokoloff.
When was For Whom the Bell Tolls released?
For Whom the Bell Tolls was released in 1943, with a runtime of about 170 minutes.