A Walk in the Sun (1945): cast, story & where to watch
1945 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1945, A Walk in the Sun is a drama and war film directed by Lewis Milestone, running about 117 minutes. “THEY FOUGHT BEST WHEN IT WAS HOPELESS!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In the 1943 invasion of Italy, one American platoon lands, digs in, then makes its way inland to attempt to take a fortified farmhouse, as tension and casualties mount.
Who’s in it. A Walk in the Sun stars Dana Andrews as Sgt. Bill Tyne, Lloyd Bridges as Sgt. Ward, Richard Conte as Pvt. Rivera and Richard Benedict as Pvt. Tranella, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, A Walk in the Sun has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, YouTube TV, Fandor and Fandor Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Walk in the Sun page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Walk in the Sun tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Walk in the Sun (1945)?
- In US, A Walk in the Sun is available to stream on Philo, YouTube TV and Fandor, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A Walk in the Sun worth watching?
- A Walk in the Sun holds an audience score of 5.8 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 A Walk in the Sun?
- A Walk in the Sun stars Dana Andrews, Lloyd Bridges, Richard Conte, Richard Benedict and George Tyne.
- When was A Walk in the Sun released?
- A Walk in the Sun was released in 1945, with a runtime of about 117 minutes.