The Four Feathers (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1978, The Four Feathers is a drama, adventure, war and tv movie film directed by Don Sharp, running about 100 minutes. “They made him a hero by branding him a coward . . . the story of a man who conquered fear.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The fifth filming of the adventure classic about a British soldier in the 1880s who fights to regain his honor after being given four white feathers, symbols of cowardice.
Who’s in it. The Four Feathers stars Beau Bridges as Harry Feversham, Robert Powell as Jack Durrance, Simon Ward as William Trench and Jane Seymour as Ethne Eustace, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Four Feathers has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Four Feathers page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Four Feathers tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Four Feathers (1978)?
- In US, The Four Feathers is available to stream on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Four Feathers worth watching?
- The Four Feathers holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, adventure, war and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Four Feathers?
- The Four Feathers stars Beau Bridges, Robert Powell, Simon Ward, Jane Seymour and Harry Andrews.
- When was The Four Feathers released?
- The Four Feathers was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.