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The Fighting Sullivans

1944Movie1 h 52 minNR

87
ExcellentGoodWatch score
87
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Summary

The lives of a close-knit group of brothers growing up in Iowa during the days of the Great Depression and of World War II and their eventual deaths in action in the Pacific theater are chronicled in this film based on a true story.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Where to watch

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Not for laughs or scares.

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Directed by
Lloyd Bacon

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Facts

February 3, 1944 · 1 h 52 min · NR

Released
February 3, 1944
Runtime
1 h 52 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence
Genres
Drama, History, War
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
138 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Fighting Sullivans?"

Questions about The Fighting Sullivans

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Where can I stream The Fighting Sullivans?

In the United States, The Fighting Sullivans streams on IndieFlix, IndieFlix Shorts, and Artiflix, and it is free with ads on Plex, Fawesome, Xumo Play, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. It also streams in 137 other countries.

Is The Fighting Sullivans worth watching?

87
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 87 (IMDb 7.4 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (81).

Is The Fighting Sullivans okay for kids?

NRViolence

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is The Fighting Sullivans good for date night?

and 5 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is The Fighting Sullivans plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.