MacArthur (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1977, MacArthur is a drama, war and history film directed by Joseph Sargent, running about 130 minutes.
What it’s about. The film portrays MacArthur's life from 1942, before the Battle of Bataan, to 1952, the time after he had been removed from his Korean War command by President Truman for insubordination, and is recounted in flashback as he visits West Point.
Who’s in it. MacArthur stars Gregory Peck as Douglas MacArthur, Ivan Bonar as Lt. Gen. Richard K. Sutherland, Ward Costello as Gen. George C. Marshall and Nicolas Coster as Colonel Sidney Huff, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, MacArthur has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo 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 MacArthur page.
If you liked it. Fans of MacArthur tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch MacArthur (1977)?
- In US, MacArthur is available to stream on Philo, 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 MacArthur worth watching?
- MacArthur holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in MacArthur?
- MacArthur stars Gregory Peck, Ivan Bonar, Ward Costello, Nicolas Coster and Marj Dusay.
- When was MacArthur released?
- MacArthur was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 130 minutes.