The General's Daughter (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1999, The General's Daughter is a thriller, drama, crime and mystery film directed by Simon West, running about 116 minutes. “Go behind the lies.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When the body of Army Capt. Elisabeth Campbell is found on a Georgia military base, two investigators, Warrant Officers Paul Brenner and Sara Sunhill, are ordered to solve her murder. What they uncover is anything but clear-cut. Unseemly details emerge about Campbell's life, leading to allegations of a possible military coverup of her death and the involvement of her father, Lt. Gen. Joseph Campbell.
Who’s in it. The General's Daughter stars John Travolta as Warrant Officer Paul Brenner, Madeleine Stowe as Warrant Officer Sarah Sunhill, James Cromwell as General Joseph Campbell and Timothy Hutton as Colonel William Kent, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The General's Daughter has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $149.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount+ Amazon Channel and YouTube TV 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 The General's Daughter page.
If you liked it. Fans of The General's Daughter tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The General's Daughter (1999)?
- In US, The General's Daughter is available to stream on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium and Paramount+ Amazon Channel, 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 The General's Daughter worth watching?
- The General's Daughter holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The General's Daughter?
- The General's Daughter stars John Travolta, Madeleine Stowe, James Cromwell, Timothy Hutton and Leslie Stefanson.
- When was The General's Daughter released?
- The General's Daughter was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 116 minutes.