The Bridge on the River Kwai

Name: The Bridge on the River Kwai
Released: 1957-10-11
Rating: 7.8

7.8/10 (2,444)

·1957· 162 min

Director: David Lean

"It spans a whole new world of entertainment!"

The classic story of English POWs in Burma forced to build a bridge to aid the war effort of their Japanese captors. British and American intelligence officers conspire to blow up the structure, but Col. Nicholson, the commander who supervised the bridge's construction, has acquired a sense of pride in his creation and tries to foil their plans.

Where to Watch

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Trailer

Cast

William Holden

Cmdr. Shears

Alec Guinness

Col. Nicholson

Jack Hawkins

Maj. Warden

Sessue Hayakawa

Col. Saito

James Donald

Maj. Clipton

Geoffrey Horne

Lt. Joyce

André Morell

Col. Green

Peter Williams

Capt. Reeves

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John Boxer

Major Hughes

Percy Herbert

Grogan

Harold Goodwin

Baker

Ann Sears

Nurse

In brief

The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957) is a drama, history, war film. With an average rating of 7.8/10 from 2,444 votes, it's one of the higher-rated titles. The film runs 2h 42min. You can stream it on: Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Bridge on the River Kwai online?

The Bridge on the River Kwai is available on the following streaming services: Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel. Availability can change — check the "Where to watch" section on this page for current sources.

How long is The Bridge on the River Kwai?

The Bridge on the River Kwai runs 162 minutes (2h 42min).

What rating does The Bridge on the River Kwai have?

The Bridge on the River Kwai has an average rating of 7.8/10 based on 2,444 viewer votes on TMDB.

What year is The Bridge on the River Kwai from?

The Bridge on the River Kwai was released in 1957.