The Lost Battalion (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2001, The Lost Battalion is a drama, war, tv movie and history film directed by Russell Mulcahy, running about 92 minutes. “Caught between two lines of fire, the Germans gave them two options: surrender or die. They chose a third.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Fact-based war drama about an American battalion of over 500 men which gets trapped behind enemy lines in the Argonne Forest in October 1918 France during the closing weeks of World War I.
Who’s in it. The Lost Battalion stars Ricky Schroder as Charles White Whittlesey, Phil McKee as George McMurtry, Jamie Harris as Sergent Gaedeke and Jay Rodan as Lieutenant Leak, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, The Lost Battalion has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Lost Battalion page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Lost Battalion tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Lost Battalion (2001)?
- In US, The Lost Battalion is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Lost Battalion worth watching?
- The Lost Battalion holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war, tv movie and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Lost Battalion?
- The Lost Battalion stars Ricky Schroder, Phil McKee, Jamie Harris, Jay Rodan and Adam James.
- When was The Lost Battalion released?
- The Lost Battalion was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.