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The Thin Red Line (1998)

Movie ★ 7.4 171 min

Drama History War

The story of a group of men, an Army Rifle company called C-for-Charlie, who change, suffer, and ultimately make essential discoveries about themselves during the fierce World War II battle of Guadalcanal. It follows their journey, from the surprise of an unopposed landing, through the bloody and exhausting battles that follow, to the ultimate departure of those who survived.

Terrence Malick Director

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Quick facts

Released
December 23, 1998
Runtime
171 min
Rating
R
Budget
$52.0M
Box office
$98.1M
IMDb
tt0120863
Studio
, , George Stevens Jr. Productions, Geisler-Roberdeau Productions

Themes

Cast

Jim Caviezel Jim Caviezel Pvt. Robert Witt Nick Nolte Nick Nolte Lt. Col. Gordon Tall Sean Penn Sean Penn 1st Sgt. Edward Welsh Ben Chaplin Ben Chaplin Pvt. Jack Bell Elias Koteas Elias Koteas Capt. James Staros John Cusack John Cusack Capt. John Gaff Dash Mihok Dash Mihok Pfc. Don Doll John C. Reilly John C. Reilly Sgt. Maynard Storm Woody Harrelson Woody Harrelson Sgt. William Keck Miranda Otto Miranda Otto Marty Bell Arie Verveen Arie Verveen Pfc. Charlie Dale Kirk Acevedo Kirk Acevedo Pvt. Alfredo Tella Nick Stahl Nick Stahl Pfc. Edward Bead Thomas Jane Thomas Jane Pvt. Ash Tim Blake Nelson Tim Blake Nelson Pvt. Brian Tills Adrien Brody Adrien Brody Cpl. Geoffrey Fife George Clooney George Clooney Capt. Charles Bosche Jared Leto Jared Leto 2nd Lt. William Whyte

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Thin Red Line about?
The story of a group of men, an Army Rifle company called C-for-Charlie, who change, suffer, and ultimately make essential discoveries about themselves during the fierce World War II battle of Guadalcanal. It follows their journey, from the surprise of an unopposed landing, through the bloody and exhausting battles that follow, to the ultimate departure of those who survived.
Who directed The Thin Red Line?
The Thin Red Line was directed by Terrence Malick.
Who stars in The Thin Red Line?
The Thin Red Line stars Jim Caviezel, Nick Nolte, Sean Penn, Ben Chaplin.
When was The Thin Red Line released?
The Thin Red Line is a 1998 drama, history, war film.
Where can I watch The Thin Red Line?
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