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Battleground

1949Movie1 h 58 min

Drama
76
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Rotten Tomatoes78%82%
76
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Rotten Tomatoes78%82%

Summary

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.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Thought-provoking

Where to watch

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Cast

17 of 17

Crew

Directed by
William A. Wellman
Written by
Robert Pirosh
Produced by
Dore Schary, Robert Pirosh
Music by
Lennie Hayton

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Facts

November 9, 1949 · 1 h 58 min · Violence, Strong Language

Released
November 9, 1949
Runtime
1 h 58 min
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Action, Drama, War
Original language
English
Also spoken
German, French, Czech
Made in
United States
Available in
74 countries

Tropes

Killed Mid-Sentence, Incoming!, Bookends +9

Q&A

3 questions, like "Where can I stream Battleground?"

Questions about Battleground

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Battleground?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Battleground from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. It streams in 5 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Battleground worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76 (IMDb 7.4 and Rotten Tomatoes 78%).

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 tropes for it, including Killed Mid-Sentence, Incoming!, and Bookends.