Where to watch The Purple Plain (1954) tonight
The Purple Plain (1954) runs 1 h 38 min, is rated NR in the US and averages 6.5 from 71 TMDB members. An RAF airfield in Burma in 1945, during World War II. Canadian bomber pilot Bill Forrester is a bitter man who lives haunted by a tragic past. He has became a reckless warrior, and is feared by his comrades, who consider him a madman. Dr. Harris, the squadron physician, is determined to help him heal his tormented soul.
- Runtime
- 1 h 38 min — ends 9:38 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
- Rated
- NR (US)
- Genres
- Drama, Adventure, War
- Released
- September 14, 1954
- TMDB rating
- 6.5 / 10 from 71 votes
- Director
- Robert Parrish
- Starring
- Gregory Peck, Win Min Than, Brenda De Banzie, Bernard Lee
- Language
- English
Where to watch it tonight
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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Amazon Prime Video (subscription), ScreenPix Apple TV channel (subscription), Amazon Prime Video with Ads (subscription), Shout! Factory Amazon Channel (subscription), ScreenPix Amazon Channel (subscription), Fawesome (free), Fandango at Home Free (free with ads), YouTube Free (free with ads), Plex (free with ads), Tubi TV (free with ads).
Questions people ask
- How long is The Purple Plain?
- The Purple Plain is 1 h 38 min long (98 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:38 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
- What is The Purple Plain rated?
- The Purple Plain is rated NR in the US.
- Is The Purple Plain a good movie to watch with a group?
- Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama and Adventure reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.
- Where can I stream The Purple Plain?
- In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Amazon Prime Video (subscription), ScreenPix Apple TV channel (subscription), Amazon Prime Video with Ads (subscription), Shout! Factory Amazon Channel (subscription), ScreenPix Amazon Channel (subscription), Fawesome (free), Fandango at Home Free (free with ads), YouTube Free (free with ads), Plex (free with ads), Tubi TV (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).
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- Memphis Belle (1990)
- Flyboys (2006)
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- Objective, Burma! (1945)
- Red Tails (2012)
- The Edge (1997)
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