Where can I watch The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957)?

In US, The Bridge on the River Kwai is available to stream on Sony Pictures Core 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 Bridge on the River Kwai worth watching?

The Bridge on the River Kwai holds an audience score of 7.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and history. Most viewers rate it highly.

Who stars in The Bridge on the River Kwai?

The Bridge on the River Kwai stars William Holden, Alec Guinness, Jack Hawkins, Sessue Hayakawa and James Donald.

When was The Bridge on the River Kwai released?

The Bridge on the River Kwai was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 161 minutes.

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The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957): cast, story & where to watch

1957 · Film · ★ 7.8

Released in 1957, The Bridge on the River Kwai is a drama, war and history film directed by David Lean, running about 161 minutes. “It spans a whole new world of entertainment!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. The classic story of English POWs in Burma forced to build a bridge to aid the war effort of their Japanese captors. British and American intelligence officers conspire to blow up the structure, but Col. Nicholson , the commander who supervised the bridge's construction, has acquired a sense of pride in his creation and tries to foil their plans.

Who’s in it. The Bridge on the River Kwai stars William Holden as Cmdr. Shears, Alec Guinness as Col. Nicholson, Jack Hawkins as Maj. Warden and Sessue Hayakawa as Col. Saito, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, The Bridge on the River Kwai has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $44.9M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel 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 Bridge on the River Kwai page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Bridge on the River Kwai tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

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Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957)?: In US, The Bridge on the River Kwai is available to stream on Sony Pictures Core 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 Bridge on the River Kwai worth watching?: The Bridge on the River Kwai holds an audience score of 7.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in The Bridge on the River Kwai?: The Bridge on the River Kwai stars William Holden, Alec Guinness, Jack Hawkins, Sessue Hayakawa and James Donald.
When was The Bridge on the River Kwai released?: The Bridge on the River Kwai was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 161 minutes.