How long is The Thin Red Line?

The Thin Red Line is 2 h 51 min long (171 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:51 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is The Thin Red Line rated?

The Thin Red Line is rated R in the US.

Where can I stream The Thin Red Line?

In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Fandango at Home Free (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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The Thin Red Line (1998) runs 2 h 51 min, is rated R in the US and averages 7.4 from 3,481 TMDB members. 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.

Runtime: 2 h 51 min — ends 10:51 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: R (US)
Genres: Drama, History, War
Released: December 23, 1998
TMDB rating: 7.4 / 10 from 3,481 votes
Director: Terrence Malick
Starring: Jim Caviezel, Nick Nolte, Sean Penn, Ben Chaplin
Language: English

Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Drama and History reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. At 2 h 51 min, plan the evening: start by 8:09 pm to finish before 11 pm. 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: Fandango at Home Free (free with ads).

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How long is The Thin Red Line?: The Thin Red Line is 2 h 51 min long (171 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:51 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is The Thin Red Line rated?: The Thin Red Line is rated R in the US.
Is The Thin Red Line a good movie to watch with a group?: Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama and History reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. At 2 h 51 min, plan the evening: start by 8:09 pm to finish before 11 pm. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.
Where can I stream The Thin Red Line?: In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Fandango at Home Free (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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