How long is Battleground?

Battleground is 1 h 58 min long (118 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:58 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is Battleground rated?

TMDB lists no US age certification for Battleground.

Where can I stream Battleground?

As of 2026-11-05 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies. Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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Battleground (1949) runs 1 h 58 min and averages 6.7 from 109 TMDB members. Members of the U.S. Army's 101st Airborne Division are fighting for their country amidst the rugged terrain of Bastogne, Belgium, in December 1944. Holley and his American compatriots have already seen one of their own, Roderigues, perish under enemy fire. The men try to rebuff another series of Nazi attacks, but what they really need is a change in the weather. Without clear skies, they'll never get the air support…

Runtime: 1 h 58 min — ends 9:58 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: no US certification listed
Genres: Action, Drama, War
Released: November 9, 1949
TMDB rating: 6.7 / 10 from 109 votes
Director: William A. Wellman
Starring: Van Johnson, John Hodiak, Ricardo Montalban, George Murphy
Language: English

Good for a group? Yes — a crowd movie.Action and Drama hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on.

Where to watch it tonight

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. As of 2026-11-05 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies.

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How long is Battleground?: Battleground is 1 h 58 min long (118 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:58 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Battleground rated?: TMDB lists no US age certification for Battleground.
Is Battleground a good movie to watch with a group?: Yes — a crowd movie. Action and Drama hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on.
Where can I stream Battleground?: As of 2026-11-05 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies. Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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