Ike (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1979, Ike is a drama, war, tv movie and history film directed by Boris Sagal, running about 360 minutes.
What it’s about. Eisenhower the military man is the focus of this mini-series, his relationships with the other wartime leaders, and, very discreetly, his personal relationship with his driver, Kay Summersby.
Who’s in it. Ike stars Robert Duvall as Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower, Lee Remick as Kay Summersby, Dana Andrews as Gen. George C. Marshall and Paul Gleason as Gen. Ernest "Tex" Lee, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Ike 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 Ike page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ike tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ike (1979)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Ike change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Ike worth watching?
- Ike holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war, tv movie and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Ike?
- Ike stars Robert Duvall, Lee Remick, Dana Andrews, Paul Gleason and Laurence Luckinbill.
- When was Ike released?
- Ike was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 360 minutes.