The Long Gray Line (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1955, The Long Gray Line is a comedy and drama film directed by John Ford, running about 138 minutes. “Warms Your Heart! STIRS YOUR BLOOD! and fires your imagination!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The life story of a salt-of-the-earth Irish immigrant, who becomes an Army Noncommissioned Officer and spends his 50 year career at the United States Military Academy at West Point. This includes his job-related experiences as well as his family life and the relationships he develops with young cadets with whom he befriends. Based on the life of a real person.
Who’s in it. The Long Gray Line stars Tyrone Power as Martin Maher, Maureen O'Hara as Mary O'Donnell, Robert Francis as James Sundstrom Jr. and Donald Crisp as Old Martin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, The Long Gray Line has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 The Long Gray Line page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Long Gray Line tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Long Gray Line (1955)?
- In US, The Long Gray Line 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 The Long Gray Line worth watching?
- The Long Gray Line holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Long Gray Line?
- The Long Gray Line stars Tyrone Power, Maureen O'Hara, Robert Francis, Donald Crisp and Ward Bond.
- When was The Long Gray Line released?
- The Long Gray Line was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 138 minutes.