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The Great Santini (1979) : distribution, intrigue et streaming

1979 · Film · ★ 6.8

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Released in 1979, The Great Santini is a drame film directed by Lewis John Carlino, running about 115 minutes. “La chose la plus courageuse qu'il aurait jamais faite était de laisser sa famille l'aimer.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Alors qu'il approche de la virilité, Ben Meechum a du mal à gagner l'approbation de son père mâle alpha exigeant, un pilote de marine agressif mais frustré.

Who’s in it. The Great Santini stars Robert Duvall as Bull Meechum, Blythe Danner as Lillian Meechum, Michael O'Keefe as Ben Meechum and Lisa Jane Persky as Mary Anne Meechum, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The Great Santini has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In États-Unis 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 Great Santini page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Great Santini tend to enjoy Les Évadés, Le Parrain, La Liste de Schindler and Le Parrain, 2e partie.

Questions fréquentes

Where can I watch The Great Santini (1979)?
In États-Unis, The Great Santini 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 Great Santini worth watching?
The Great Santini holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drame. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Great Santini?
The Great Santini stars Robert Duvall, Blythe Danner, Michael O'Keefe, Lisa Jane Persky and Julie Anne Haddock.
When was The Great Santini released?
The Great Santini was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.