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The Long Gray Line

1955Movie2 h 18 minNR

80

GreatGoodWatch score

80

GreatGoodWatch score

Rotten Tomatoes

Summary

The life story of a salt-of-the-earth Irish immigrant, who becomes an Army Noncommissioned Officer and spends his 50 year career at the United States Military Academy at West Point. This includes his job-related experiences as well as his family life and the relationships he develops with young cadets with whom he befriends. Based on the life of a real person.

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Friends night

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Directed by: John Ford
Written by: Edward Hope
Produced by: Robert Arthur
Music by: George Duning

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Facts

January 4, 1955 · 2 h 18 min · NR

Released: January 4, 1955
Runtime: 2 h 18 min
Age rating: NR
Genres: Comedy, Drama
Original language: English
Made in: United States
Available in: 36 countries

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Long Gray Line?"

Questions about The Long Gray Line

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Long Gray Line?

In the United States, The Long Gray Line is free with ads on Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

Is The Long Gray Line worth watching?

80

GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80 (IMDb 7.2 and Rotten Tomatoes 90%). Critics rate it higher (90 out of 100) than audiences (73).

Is The Long Gray Line okay for kids?

NR

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

Will The Long Gray Line make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Can I half-watch The Long Gray Line?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.