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The Thin Red Line

1998·Movie
2h 51min·R
78
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6Metacritic788.0Rotten Tomatoes80%80%

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A , war movie: , but never scary, .

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

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About

Every man fights his own war.

The story of a group of men, an Army Rifle company called C-for-Charlie, who change, suffer, and ultimately make essential discoveries about themselves during the fierce World War II battle of Guadalcanal. It follows their journey, from the surprise of an unopposed landing, through the bloody and exhausting battles that follow, to the ultimate departure of those who survived.
Philosophical War EpicMeditative & PoeticEnsemble Cast MasterpieceVisually Stunning Nature vs. ConflictExistential Horror of BattleSlow-Burn Psychological DramaAnti-War SentimentHans Zimmer ScoreTerrence Malick Style

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Directed by:
Terrence Malick
Written by:
Terrence Malick, James Jones
Produced by:
John Roberdeau, Robert Michael Geisler, Grant Hill
Composed by:
Hans Zimmer

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Thin Red Line

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Thin Red Line?

In the United States, you can rent or buy The Thin Red Line from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Microsoft Store. It streams in 66 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Thin Red Line worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78 (IMDb 7.6, Rotten Tomatoes 80%, and Metacritic 78).

Can I half-watch The Thin Red Line?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for philosophical and 8 for ambiguity.

Is The Thin Red Line 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.

What tropes does The Thin Red Line use?

Shout-OutLarge HamThe ResenterHidden Heart of GoldSergeant RockAttack! Attack! Attack!Undignified DeathAdaptational VillainySurprisingly Sudden DeathBlood KnightAmbition Is EvilThe Rivaland 106 more

TV Tropes lists 118 tropes for it, including Shout-Out, Large Ham, and The Resenter.