D-Day the Sixth of June (1956): cast, story & where to watch

1956 · Film · ★ 5

D-Day the Sixth of June poster

Released in 1956, D-Day the Sixth of June is a drama, war and romance film directed by Henry Koster, running about 106 minutes. “The Great Love Story of the Great War” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. En route to Normandy, an American and a British officer reminisce in flashback about their romances with the same woman.

Who’s in it. D-Day the Sixth of June stars Robert Taylor as Capt. Brad Parker, Richard Todd as Lt. Col. John Wynter, Dana Wynter as Valerie Russell and Edmond O'Brien as Lt. Col. Alexander Timmer, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, D-Day the Sixth of June has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and 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 D-Day the Sixth of June page.

If you liked it. Fans of D-Day the Sixth of June tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch D-Day the Sixth of June (1956)?
In US, D-Day the Sixth of June is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and 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 D-Day the Sixth of June worth watching?
D-Day the Sixth of June holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in D-Day the Sixth of June?
D-Day the Sixth of June stars Robert Taylor, Richard Todd, Dana Wynter, Edmond O'Brien and John Williams.
When was D-Day the Sixth of June released?
D-Day the Sixth of June was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.