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The Long Gray Line

1955·Movie
2h 18min·NR
80
GreatGoodWatch score

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Big heart, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Spectacle5
  • Tension4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Moving and hopeful

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Pathos8
  • Hopefulness8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Situational Comedy3
  • Physical Comedy2

World

A real life story, family, and history

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Composition7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Centrality6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

Warms Your Heart! STIRS YOUR BLOOD! and fires your imagination!

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.
Sentimental Historical DramaMilitary Academy LifeIrish Immigrant StoryMulti-Generational SagaCharacter-Driven NarrativePatriotic ThemesWest PointBased on Real Life

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Long Gray Line

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Where can I stream The Long Gray Line legally?

You can watch it free with ads on YouTube Free and Tubi TV. 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 The Long Gray Line worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81/100 (IMDb 7.2 and Rotten Tomatoes 90%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Long Gray Line rated?

NR

It's rated NR in the United States.

How long is The Long Gray Line?

2 h 18 min

The Long Gray Line runs 2 h 18 min.

Is The Long Gray Line based on a true story?

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

Do critics and audiences agree on The Long Gray Line?

Critics90
Audiences73

Not quite. Critics rate The Long Gray Line higher (90) than audiences (73). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Long Gray Line in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Long Gray Line?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Long Gray Line in 36 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.