The Big Red One (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1980, The Big Red One is a drama and war film directed by Samuel Fuller, running about 113 minutes. “Only chance could have thrown them together. Now, nothing can pull them apart.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A veteran sergeant of World War I leads a squad in World War II, always in the company of the survivor Pvt. Griff, the writer Pvt. Zab, the Sicilian Pvt. Vinci and Pvt. Johnson, in Vichy French Africa, Sicily, D-Day at Omaha Beach, Belgium and France, and ending in a concentration camp in Czechoslovakia where they face the true horror of war.
Who’s in it. The Big Red One stars Lee Marvin as The Sergeant, Mark Hamill as Griff, Robert Carradine as Zab and Bobby Di Cicco as Vinci, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, The Big Red One has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $7.2M 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 The Big Red One page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Big Red One tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Big Red One (1980)?
- In US, The Big Red One 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 Big Red One worth watching?
- The Big Red One holds an audience score of 6.7 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 The Big Red One?
- The Big Red One stars Lee Marvin, Mark Hamill, Robert Carradine, Bobby Di Cicco and Kelly Ward.
- When was The Big Red One released?
- The Big Red One was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.