Where can I watch Battleground (1949)?

In US, Battleground 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 Battleground worth watching?

Battleground holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama, adventure and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.

Who stars in Battleground?

Battleground stars Van Johnson, John Hodiak, Ricardo Montalban, George Murphy and Marshall Thompson.

When was Battleground released?

Battleground was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.

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Battleground (1949): cast, story & where to watch

1949 · Film · ★ 6.7

Released in 1949, Battleground is an action, drama, adventure and war film directed by William A. Wellman, running about 118 minutes. “The First Great Picture Of The Second World War!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Members of the U.S. Army's 101st Airborne Division are fighting for their country amidst the rugged terrain of Bastogne, Belgium, in December 1944. Holley and his American compatriots have already seen one of their own, Roderigues, perish under enemy fire. The men try to rebuff another series of Nazi attacks, but what they really need is a change in the weather. Without clear skies, they'll never get the air support they need.

Who’s in it. Battleground stars Van Johnson as Holley, John Hodiak as Jarvess, Ricardo Montalban as Roderigues and George Murphy as 'Pop' Stazak, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Battleground 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 Battleground page.

If you liked it. Fans of Battleground 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.

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Frequently asked

Where can I watch Battleground (1949)?: In US, Battleground 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 Battleground worth watching?: Battleground holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama, adventure and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Battleground?: Battleground stars Van Johnson, John Hodiak, Ricardo Montalban, George Murphy and Marshall Thompson.
When was Battleground released?: Battleground was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.