The Thin Red Line (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1998, The Thin Red Line is a drama, war and history film directed by Terrence Malick, running about 171 minutes. “Every man fights his own war.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The story of a group of men, an Army Rifle company called C-for-Charlie, who change, suffer, and ultimately make essential discoveries about themselves during the fierce World War II battle of Guadalcanal. It follows their journey, from the surprise of an unopposed landing, through the bloody and exhausting battles that follow, to the ultimate departure of those who survived.
Who’s in it. The Thin Red Line stars Sean Penn as 1st Sgt. Edward Welsh, Adrien Brody as Cpl. Geoffrey Fife, Jim Caviezel as Pvt. Robert Witt and Ben Chaplin as Pvt. Jack Bell, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, The Thin Red Line has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $98.1M 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 Thin Red Line page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Thin Red Line tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Thin Red Line (1998)?
- In US, The Thin Red 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 Thin Red Line worth watching?
- The Thin Red Line holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Thin Red Line?
- The Thin Red Line stars Sean Penn, Adrien Brody, Jim Caviezel, Ben Chaplin and Elias Koteas.
- When was The Thin Red Line released?
- The Thin Red Line was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 171 minutes.