

The Thin Red Line
Every man fights his own war.
7.4(3,403)19982h 51m12
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.
TMDB
7.4/10
3,403 votes
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- $52M
- Box office
- $98.1M
- Language
- English
- based on novel or book
- steel helmet
- world war ii
- battle assignment
- invasion
- infantry
- marine corps
- us army
- commander
- rifle
- pacific war
- gun battle
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Where to watch
All optionsAvailability for United States. Provided by JustWatch through the TMDB API.
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Release dates
United StatesUS
- PremiereBeverly Hills, California22 Dec 1998
- Theatrical (limited)R23 Dec 1998
- TheatricalR15 Jan 1999
United KingdomGB
- Theatrical1527 Feb 1999
United Arab EmiratesAE
- TV18 Jun 2014
AustraliaAU
- Theatrical18 Feb 1999
CanadaCA
- Theatrical14A14 Jan 1999
ArgentinaAR
- Premiere14 Feb 1999
- Theatrical25 Feb 1999
BelgiumBE
- Theatrical1824 Feb 1999
BrazilBR
- Theatrical26 Feb 1999
ChinaCN
- PremiereShanghai International Film Festival1 Oct 1999
ColombiaCO
- Theatrical26 Mar 1999
CzechiaCZ
- Theatrical12+18 Mar 1999
DenmarkDK
- Theatrical1526 Feb 1999
Frequently asked questions
- When was The Thin Red Line released?
- The Thin Red Line was released on 23 December 1998.
- Where can I watch The Thin Red Line online?
- The Thin Red Line is available on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home in US. Use the Watch now links in the Where to watch section for official pages.
- Is there a Hindi trailer for The Thin Red Line?
- No verified Hindi trailer for The Thin Red Line is available yet. Only the original-language trailer is listed.
- What is the rating of The Thin Red Line?
- The Thin Red Line holds a 7.4/10 audience score from 3,403 votes.
- Who directed The Thin Red Line?
- The Thin Red Line (1998) was directed by Terrence Malick.
- How long is The Thin Red Line?
- The Thin Red Line runs for 2h 51m.











