A Farewell to Arms (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1957, A Farewell to Arms is a drama, war and romance film directed by Charles Vidor, running about 152 minutes. “One of the great love stories of all time!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An English nurse and an American soldier on the Italian front during World War I fall in love, but the horrors surrounding them test their romance to the limit.
Who’s in it. A Farewell to Arms stars Rock Hudson as Lt. Frederick Henry, Jennifer Jones as Catherine Barkley, Vittorio De Sica as Major Rinaldi and Luigi Barzini as Court Martial Colonel, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, A Farewell to Arms has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $20M at the box office.
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 A Farewell to Arms page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Farewell to Arms tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Farewell to Arms (1957)?
- In US, A Farewell to Arms 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 A Farewell to Arms worth watching?
- A Farewell to Arms 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 A Farewell to Arms?
- A Farewell to Arms stars Rock Hudson, Jennifer Jones, Vittorio De Sica, Luigi Barzini and Georges Brehat.
- When was A Farewell to Arms released?
- A Farewell to Arms was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 152 minutes.