The Guns of Navarone (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1961, The Guns of Navarone is an action, adventure and war film directed by J. Lee Thompson, running about 158 minutes. “The Greatest High Adventure Ever Filmed!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A team of allied saboteurs are assigned an impossible mission: infiltrate an impregnable Nazi-held island and destroy the two enormous long-range field guns that prevent the rescue of 2,000 trapped British soldiers.
Who’s in it. The Guns of Navarone stars Gregory Peck as Capt. Keith Mallory, David Niven as Cpl. James Arthur Miller, Anthony Quinn as Col. Andrea Stavros and Stanley Baker as Pvt. 'Butcher' Brown, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, The Guns of Navarone has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $28.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix 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 The Guns of Navarone page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Guns of Navarone 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.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Guns of Navarone (1961)?
- In US, The Guns of Navarone is available to stream on Netflix, 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 The Guns of Navarone worth watching?
- The Guns of Navarone holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, adventure and war. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Guns of Navarone?
- The Guns of Navarone stars Gregory Peck, David Niven, Anthony Quinn, Stanley Baker and Anthony Quayle.
- When was The Guns of Navarone released?
- The Guns of Navarone was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 158 minutes.