Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2016, Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk is a drama and war film directed by Ang Lee, running about 113 minutes. “To walk the path of a hero, you have to see how it all began.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 19-year-old Billy Lynn is brought home for a victory tour after a harrowing Iraq battle. Through flashbacks the film shows what really happened to his squad – contrasting the realities of war with America's perceptions.
Who’s in it. Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk stars Joe Alwyn as Billy Lynn, Kristen Stewart as Kathryn Lynn, Chris Tucker as Albert and Garrett Hedlund as David Dime, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $30.9M 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 Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk page.
If you liked it. Fans of Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk (2016)?
- In US, Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk 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 Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk worth watching?
- Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk holds an audience score of 6.0 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 Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk?
- Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk stars Joe Alwyn, Kristen Stewart, Chris Tucker, Garrett Hedlund and Vin Diesel.
- When was Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk released?
- Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.