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A Bridge Too Far

1977·Movie
2h 55min·PG
IMDb7.4Metacritic637.2Rotten Tomatoes61%85%

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Relentless energy, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Nerve-racking and epic

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension9
  • Spectacle9
  • Adrenaline8

Heart

Moving

  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy6
  • Catharsis5

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Dark Humor2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

History, war, and a real life story

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Rewatchability7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and storytelling

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Narrative Structure8

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

Out of the sky comes the screen's most incredible spectacle of men and war!

The story of Operation Market Garden—a failed attempt by the allies in the latter stages of WWII to end the war quickly by securing three bridges in Holland allowing access over the Rhine into Germany. A combination of poor allied intelligence and the presence of two crack German panzer divisions meant that the final part of this operation (the bridge in Arnhem over the Rhine) was doomed to failure.
Epic WWII DramaOperation Market GardenAllied Military FailureBleak War RealismLarge Ensemble CastAmbitious ScaleHistorical AccountIntense Battle SequencesTragedy of War

Crew

Directed by:
Richard Attenborough, Sidney Hayers, Bill Westley
Written by:
William Goldman, Cornelius Ryan
Produced by:
Terence A. Clegg, John Palmer, Joseph E. Levine
Composed by:
Robin O'Donoghue, John Addison, John Addison

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about A Bridge Too Far

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Where can I stream A Bridge Too Far legally?

PrimefuboTVMGM+The RokuKanopyHooplaFawesomeTubi TV

A Bridge Too Far is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and YouTube Free. 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 A Bridge Too Far worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69/100 (IMDb 7.4, Rotten Tomatoes 61%, and Metacritic 63). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is A Bridge Too Far rated?

PGViolenceStrong language

It's rated PG in the United States. Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is A Bridge Too Far?

2 h 55 min

A Bridge Too Far runs 2 h 55 min.

Is A Bridge Too Far based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on A Bridge Too Far?

Critics62
Audiences77

Not quite. Audiences rate A Bridge Too Far higher (77) than critics (62). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was A Bridge Too Far a box office hit?

Budget$22 million
Box office$51 million

Yes. It cost about $22 million to make and earned $51 million worldwide, 2.3 times its budget.

What language is A Bridge Too Far in?

EnglishDutchPolishGermanLatin

It was made in English, with some Dutch, Polish, German, Latin. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch A Bridge Too Far?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for A Bridge Too Far in 86 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does A Bridge Too Far use?

UnderstatementWeapons UnderstudiesWar Is HellContemplate Our NavelsAdaptational Dye-JobIt's Raining MenThe Tooth HurtsEasy LogisticsCulture ClashArtistic License – HistoryHistorical Beauty UpdateReassigned to Antarcticaand 97 more

TV Tropes lists 109 storytelling tropes for A Bridge Too Far, including Understatement, Weapons Understudies, War Is Hell.