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From Here to Eternity

1953·Movie
1h 58min·NR
81
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6Metacritic857.0Rotten Tomatoes88%84%
IMDb7.6Metacritic857.0Rotten Tomatoes88%84%

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High energy, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense and spectacular

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Spectacle7
  • Violence7

Heart

Romantic and moving

  • Romance8
  • Pathos7
  • Catharsis7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Satire & Parody3
  • Dark Humor3

World

History, war, and mystery

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and characters

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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About

The boldest book of our time… honestly, fearlessly on the screen!

In 1941 Hawaii, a private is cruelly punished for not boxing on his unit's team, while his captain's wife and second in command are falling in love.
World War IIHistorical DramaRomanceCharacter-DrivenIntriguePsychologicalMelodramaMilitary

Crew

Directed by:
Earl Bellamy, Fred Zinnemann, Charlsie Bryant
Written by:
Daniel Taradash, James Jones
Produced by:
Buddy Adler, Maxwell Arnow
Composed by:
Morris Stoloff, Arthur Morton, George Duning

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream From Here to Eternity legally?

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From Here to Eternity is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is From Here to Eternity worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81/100 (IMDb 7.6, Rotten Tomatoes 88%, and Metacritic 85). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is From Here to Eternity rated?

NRViolenceSexual content

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: violence and sexual content.

How long is From Here to Eternity?

1 h 58 min

From Here to Eternity runs 1 h 58 min.

Is From Here to Eternity based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on From Here to Eternity?

Critics87
Audiences77

Not quite. Critics rate From Here to Eternity higher (87) than audiences (77). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was From Here to Eternity a box office hit?

Budget$2 million
Box office$31 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $2 million to make and earned $31 million worldwide, 18.5 times its budget.

What language is From Here to Eternity in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch From Here to Eternity?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for From Here to Eternity in 73 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does From Here to Eternity use?

IronyToo Dumb to LiveDue to the DeadYou Are Better Than You Think You AreSignificant Wardrobe ShiftHooker with a Heart of GoldHeterosexual Life-PartnersStage NamesAdaptational VillainyBowdlerizationAge LiftWar Was Beginningand 56 more

TV Tropes lists 68 storytelling tropes for From Here to Eternity, including Irony, Too Dumb to Live, Due to the Dead.