When Trumpets Fade (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1998, When Trumpets Fade is a drama, war and tv movie film directed by John Irvin, running about 95 minutes. “In the heat of battle not all soldiers can be heroes.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In WWII Western Germany, Private David Manning reluctantly leaves behind a mortally wounded fellow soldier and searches for survivors from his platoon, only to learn from commanding officer Captain Pritchett that they have all been killed in action. Despite requesting a discharge on the grounds of mental disability, Manning is promoted to sergeant and assigned to lead a new platoon of young inductees.
Who’s in it. When Trumpets Fade stars Ron Eldard as Manning, Zak Orth as Warren, Frank Whaley as Medic Chamberlain and Dylan Bruno as Sgt. Talbot, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, When Trumpets Fade has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max 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 When Trumpets Fade page.
If you liked it. Fans of When Trumpets Fade tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch When Trumpets Fade (1998)?
- In US, When Trumpets Fade is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max, 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 When Trumpets Fade worth watching?
- When Trumpets Fade holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in When Trumpets Fade?
- When Trumpets Fade stars Ron Eldard, Zak Orth, Frank Whaley, Dylan Bruno and Devon Gummersall.
- When was When Trumpets Fade released?
- When Trumpets Fade was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.