Battle Cry (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1955, Battle Cry is a drama, war and romance film directed by Raoul Walsh, running about 149 minutes. “The men who fought. The women who waited. And the stolen moments they shared.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The dramatic story of US marines in training, in combat and in love during World War II. The story centres on a major who guides the raw recruits from their training to combat. Based on the novel by Leon Uris.
Who’s in it. Battle Cry stars Van Heflin as Major Sam Huxley, Aldo Ray as Andy Hookens, Mona Freeman as Kathy and James Whitmore as MSgt. Mac, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Battle Cry has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max 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 Battle Cry page.
If you liked it. Fans of Battle Cry tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Battle Cry (1955)?
- In US, Battle Cry is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max, 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 Battle Cry worth watching?
- Battle Cry holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Battle Cry?
- Battle Cry stars Van Heflin, Aldo Ray, Mona Freeman, James Whitmore and Nancy Olson.
- When was Battle Cry released?
- Battle Cry was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 149 minutes.