Anzio (1968): cast, story & where to watch

1968 · Film · ★ 5.8

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Released in 1968, Anzio is an action, drama, war and history film directed by Edward Dmytryk, running about 117 minutes. “...where all roads lead to Rome!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Allied forces land at Anzio unopposed but instead of moving straight inland their commanding officer decides to dig in. A battle-hardened war correspondent borrows a jeep and drives to Rome and back without meeting any German forces, but his report on this absence of the enemy is discounted. By the time it is finally decided to make a move the Germans have arrived in strength and a prolonged ...

Who’s in it. Anzio stars Robert Mitchum as Dick Ennis, Peter Falk as Cpl. Jack Rabinoff, Robert Ryan as Gen. Carson and Earl Holliman as Platoon Sgt. Abe Stimmler, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Anzio has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

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 Anzio page.

If you liked it. Fans of Anzio tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Anzio (1968)?
In US, Anzio 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 Anzio worth watching?
Anzio holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama, war and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Anzio?
Anzio stars Robert Mitchum, Peter Falk, Robert Ryan, Earl Holliman and Mark Damon.
When was Anzio released?
Anzio was released in 1968, with a runtime of about 117 minutes.