Sands of Iwo Jima (1950): cast, story & where to watch
1950 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1950, Sands of Iwo Jima is an action, drama, war and history film directed by Allan Dwan, running about 100 minutes. “A great human story... makes a mighty motion picture!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Haunted by personal demons, Marine Sgt. John Stryker is hated and feared by his men, who see him as a cold-hearted sadist. But when their boots hit the beaches, they begin to understand the reason for Stryker's rigid form of discipline.
Who’s in it. Sands of Iwo Jima stars John Wayne as Sgt. John M. Stryker, John Agar as PFC Peter T. 'Pete' Conway, Adele Mara as Allison Bromley and Forrest Tucker as PFC Al J. Thomas, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Sands of Iwo Jima has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $7.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sands of Iwo Jima page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sands of Iwo Jima tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sands of Iwo Jima (1950)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Sands of Iwo Jima change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Sands of Iwo Jima worth watching?
- Sands of Iwo Jima holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama, war and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sands of Iwo Jima?
- Sands of Iwo Jima stars John Wayne, John Agar, Adele Mara, Forrest Tucker and Wally Cassell.
- When was Sands of Iwo Jima released?
- Sands of Iwo Jima was released in 1950, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.