The Green Berets (1968): cast, story & where to watch
1968 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1968, The Green Berets is a drama and war film directed by John Wayne, running about 142 minutes. “A special force in a special kind of hell!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Col. Mike Kirby picks two teams of crack Green Berets for two missions in South Vietnam. The first is to strengthen a camp that is trying to be taken by the enemy. The second is to kidnap a North Vietnamese General.
Who’s in it. The Green Berets stars John Wayne as Colonel Mike Kirby, David Janssen as George Beckworth, George Takei as Captian Nim and Jack Soo as Colonel Cai, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, The Green Berets has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $11M 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 The Green Berets page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Green Berets tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Green Berets (1968)?
- In US, The Green Berets 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 The Green Berets worth watching?
- The Green Berets holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Green Berets?
- The Green Berets stars John Wayne, David Janssen, George Takei, Jack Soo and Jim Hutton.
- When was The Green Berets released?
- The Green Berets was released in 1968, with a runtime of about 142 minutes.