The Thin Red Line (1998)
English and Japanese war film directed by Terrence Malick
The Thin Red Line has a runtime of 2 hours 50 minutes (170 min). In the US it is rated R. The English film released on 25 December 1998. It is directed by Terrence Malick and stars Sean Penn, Jim Caviezel and Nick Nolte.
Official trailer
Cast and crew
- Director
- Terrence Malick
- Cast
- Sean Penn, Jim Caviezel, Nick Nolte, Elias Koteas, Ben Chaplin, Adrien Brody, John Cusack, Woody Harrelson, Jared Leto, John C. Reilly, George Clooney, John Travolta
- Cinematography
- John Toll
- Editing
- Billy Weber, Leslie Jones, Saar Klein
- Music
- Hans Zimmer
- Written by
- Terrence Malick
- Produced by
- Grant Hill, Robert Michael Geisler, John Roberdeau
- Production
- 20th Century Studios
- Distribution
- InterCom, Netflix
Box office, awards and more
- Budget
- $52 million
- Box office
- $98.13 million
- Awards
- Golden Bear; National Board of Review: Top Ten Films
- Based on
- The Thin Red Line
- Set in
- Guadalcanal
- Filmed in
- Australia, Bramston Beach, Daintree Rainforest
- Country
- United States
Release and where to watch
- In theatres
- 25 December 1998
- On OTT
- Netflix date not announced
Can children watch it?
Not meant for children. In the US, under-17s need an adult with them. This is the MPA rating in the US; other countries rate films separately.
Questions people ask
What is the runtime of The Thin Red Line?
The Thin Red Line has a runtime of 2 hours 50 minutes, or 170 min.
When did The Thin Red Line release?
The Thin Red Line released on 25 December 1998.
Who directed The Thin Red Line?
The Thin Red Line is directed by Terrence Malick.
Who is in the cast of The Thin Red Line?
The cast of The Thin Red Line includes Sean Penn, Jim Caviezel, Nick Nolte, Elias Koteas, Ben Chaplin and Adrien Brody.
Where can I watch The Thin Red Line online?
The Thin Red Line streams on Netflix.
How much did The Thin Red Line earn at the box office?
The Thin Red Line grossed $98.13 million on a budget of $52 million.
What is The Thin Red Line rated in the US?
The Thin Red Line is rated R by the Motion Picture Association.
Is The Thin Red Line based on a true story or a book?
The Thin Red Line is based on The Thin Red Line.
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