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Where to watch Cross of Iron (1977) tonight

Cross of Iron (1977) runs 2 h 13 min, is rated R in the US and averages 7.2 from 512 TMDB members. It is 1943, and the German army—ravaged and demoralised—is hastily retreating from the Russian front. In the midst of the madness, conflict brews between the aristocratic yet ultimately pusillanimous Captain Stransky and the courageous Corporal Steiner. Stransky is the only man who believes that the Third Reich is still vastly superior to the Russian army. However, within his pompous persona lies a quivering coward…

Runtime
2 h 13 min — ends 10:13 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated
R (US)
Genres
Drama, Action, History, War
Released
January 28, 1977
TMDB rating
7.2 / 10 from 512 votes
Director
Sam Peckinpah
Starring
James Coburn, Maximilian Schell, James Mason, David Warner
Language
English
Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Drama and Action reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Amazon Prime Video (subscription), Cultpix (subscription), Amazon Prime Video with Ads (subscription).

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How long is Cross of Iron?
Cross of Iron is 2 h 13 min long (133 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:13 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Cross of Iron rated?
Cross of Iron is rated R in the US.
Is Cross of Iron a good movie to watch with a group?
Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama and Action reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.
Where can I stream Cross of Iron?
In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Amazon Prime Video (subscription), Cultpix (subscription), Amazon Prime Video with Ads (subscription). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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