The Fighting Sullivans (1944): cast, story & where to watch
1944 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1944, The Fighting Sullivans is a drama, war and history film directed by Lloyd Bacon, running about 112 minutes. “THEY MET LIFE - AND GLORY - IN ONE BLINDING FLASH!!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The lives of a close-knit group of brothers growing up in Iowa during the days of the Great Depression and of World War II and their eventual deaths in action in the Pacific theater are chronicled in this film based on a true story.
Who’s in it. The Fighting Sullivans stars Anne Baxter as Katherine Mary Sullivan, Thomas Mitchell as Mr. Thomas F. Sullivan, Selena Royle as Mrs. Alleta Sullivan and Edward Ryan as Albert Leo 'Al' Sullivan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Fighting Sullivans has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel and Artiflix and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Fighting Sullivans page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Fighting Sullivans tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Fighting Sullivans (1944)?
- In US, The Fighting Sullivans is available to stream on IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel and Artiflix, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Fighting Sullivans worth watching?
- The Fighting Sullivans holds an audience score of 6.5 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 The Fighting Sullivans?
- The Fighting Sullivans stars Anne Baxter, Thomas Mitchell, Selena Royle, Edward Ryan and Trudy Marshall.
- When was The Fighting Sullivans released?
- The Fighting Sullivans was released in 1944, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.