Gallipoli (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1981, Gallipoli is a drama, adventure, war and history film directed by Peter Weir, running about 112 minutes. “From a place you've never heard of, comes a story you'll never forget.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. As World War I rages, brave and youthful Australians Archy and Frank—both agile runners—become friends and enlist in the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps together. They later find themselves part of the Dardanelles Campaign on the Gallipoli peninsula, a brutal eight-month conflict which pit the British and their allies against the Ottoman Empire and left over 500,000 men dead.
Who’s in it. Gallipoli stars Mark Lee as Archy Hamilton, Bill Kerr as Jack, Harold Hopkins as Les McCann and Charles Lathalu Yunipingu as Zac, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Gallipoli has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $11.7M 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 Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Gallipoli page.
If you liked it. Fans of Gallipoli tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Gallipoli (1981)?
- In US, Gallipoli 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 Gallipoli worth watching?
- Gallipoli holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, adventure, war and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Gallipoli?
- Gallipoli stars Mark Lee, Bill Kerr, Harold Hopkins, Charles Lathalu Yunipingu and Heath Harris.
- When was Gallipoli released?
- Gallipoli was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.