Battleground

1949·Movie
1h 58min
70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Metacritic90–Rotten Tomatoes78%83%

Where to watch

YouTube TVTCM

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Battleground fingerprint

High energy, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and thrilling

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Spectacle7

Heart

Nostalgic and moving

  • Nostalgia8
  • Pathos7
  • Catharsis7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor3
  • Cringe Humor2

World

History and war

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightIntergenerationalSolo WatchTeensThought-Provoking

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About

The First Great Picture Of The Second World War!

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 they need.
World War IIBastogne101st AirborneHistorical DramaWar is HellNostalgicBand of BrothersArmy

Crew

Directed by:
William A. Wellman
Written by:
Robert Pirosh, Robert Pirosh
Produced by:
Dore Schary, Robert Pirosh
Composed by:
Douglas Shearer, Lennie Hayton, Conrad Kahn

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Battleground

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Battleground legally?

YouTube TVTCM

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

Is Battleground worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71/100 (IMDb 7.4, Rotten Tomatoes 78%, and Metacritic 90). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Battleground rated?

ViolenceStrong language

Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is Battleground?

1 h 58 min

Battleground runs 1 h 58 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Battleground?

Critics84
Audiences79

Yes. Critics average 84 and audiences 79 out of 100, so both groups see Battleground much the same way.

What language is Battleground in?

EnglishCzechFrenchGerman

It was made in English, with some Czech, French, German. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Battleground?

82AOARATAUAZBEBFBGBOBRBYBZCACH+68

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Battleground in 82 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Battleground use?

Killed Mid-SentenceIncoming!BookendsDressing as the EnemyTrapped Behind Enemy LinesYou Shall Not Pass!Crappy HolidaysVerbal TicGory Discretion ShotFatal Family PhotoCall-BackBlowing Smoke Ringsand 15 more

TV Tropes lists 27 storytelling tropes for Battleground, including Killed Mid-Sentence, Incoming!, Bookends.

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