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The Thin Red Line

1998, Movie, 2h 51min

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.

Country: United States

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Reviews

Critic William Thomas

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A wonderful, memorable return to cinema for Malick after a 20 year absence.

Read full review at Empire

Thomas Roger

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a wonderfully different and poetic take on the cruelty of war

2 years ago

Critic Marjorie Baumgarten

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...as visually stunning and emotive as anything you're likely to see this year yet as organizationally fitful and fractured as a philosophy student's dissertation.

Read full review at The Austin Chronicle

Critic Admin-Kollegorna

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...ett ambitiöst verk om den mänskliga naturen...

Read full review at Nöjesguiden

Poul Jensen

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Det er historien om den virkelige, dramatiske, blodige oplevelse som soldat i frontlinjen, se sine kammerater dø, under 2. verdenskrig.
En krigsfilm kan virke langsom.

1 month ago

Frequently asked questions

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The Thin Red Line (1998) is a war drama film directed by Terence Malick, based on the novel of the same name by James Jones. The movie follows a group of men from an Army Rifle company called C-for-Charlie, who are sent to relieve battle-weary Marine units in Guadalcanal during World War II. The story takes place over several months and focuses on the soldiers' experiences, struggles, and discoveries during their time on the island. The ensemble cast includes Sean Penn, Nick Nolte, Woody Harrelson, and George Clooney, among others. The film explores themes of war, morality, and humanity amidst the violent and chaotic backdrop of the Pacific Theater. It features a powerful and realistic portrayal of military life and combat during WWII.

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You can stream The Thin Red Line on: Disney+

What movies are similar to The Thin Red Line? Toggle content

Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as The Thin Red Line include Enemy at the Gates, Braveheart, Black Hawk Down, The Patriot, Saving Private Ryan, Schindler's List.

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The Thin Red Line was released in theaters on February 25, 1999.