The Great Raid (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2005, The Great Raid is an action, war and history film directed by John Dahl, running about 132 minutes. “The most daring rescue mission of our time is a story that has never been told” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. As World War II rages, the elite Sixth Ranger Battalion is given a mission of heroic proportions: push 30 miles behind enemy lines and liberate over 500 American prisoners of war.
Who’s in it. The Great Raid stars Franklin D. Roosevelt as Self (archive footage), Benjamin Bratt as Lt. Colonel Mucci, James Franco as Captain Prince and Connie Nielsen as Margaret Utinsky, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Great Raid has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $10.2M 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 Great Raid page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Great Raid 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 Great Raid (2005)?
- In US, The Great Raid 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 Raid worth watching?
- The Great Raid holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, war and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Great Raid?
- The Great Raid stars Franklin D. Roosevelt, Benjamin Bratt, James Franco, Connie Nielsen and Logan Marshall-Green.
- When was The Great Raid released?
- The Great Raid was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 132 minutes.