Movie

The Charge of the Light Brigade

“Theirs not to reason why, theirs but to do and die”

★ 6.6(83)19361h 51m

The Charge of the Light Brigade is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store in Switzerland. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 24 July 2026.

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Director: Michael Curtiz
Release date: 1936-10-20
Runtime: 1h 51m
Language: English
Box office: $2,736,000
Budget: $1,200,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Warner Bros. Pictures

The Charge of the Light Brigade — trailer

About The Charge of the Light Brigade

The Charge of the Light Brigade is a 1936 movie in the Drama, Adventure and War genres, directed by Michael Curtiz, starring Errol Flynn, Olivia de Havilland and Patric Knowles. It has a runtime of 1 hour 51 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.6/10 from 83 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Charge of the Light Brigade in Switzerland — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

In 1853, as the British and Russian empires compete to gain and maintain their place in the dreadful Great Game of political intrigues and alliances whose greatest prize is the domination of India and the border territories, Major Geoffrey Vickers must endure several betrayals and misfortunes before he can achieve his revenge at the Balaclava Heights, on October 25, 1854, the most glorious day of the Crimean War.

Cast

Errol Flynn

Major Geoffrey Vickers

Olivia de Havilland

Elsa Campbell

Patric Knowles

Captain Perry Vickers

Henry Stephenson

Sir Charles Macefield

Nigel Bruce

Sir Benjamin Warrenton

Donald Crisp

Colonel Campbell

David Niven

Captain Randall

C. Henry Gordon

Surat Khan

G.P. Huntley

Major Jowett

Robert Barrat

Count Igor Volonoff

Spring Byington

Lady Octavia Warrenton

E. E. Clive

Sir Humphrey Harcourt

Themes & keywords

british armybritish empiremarriage engagementbritish colonialismepic battlecrimean war (1853-56)british lancerssociety ballbrother brother relationship

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Charge of the Light Brigade in Switzerland?+

In Switzerland, The Charge of the Light Brigade is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is The Charge of the Light Brigade on Netflix?+

The Charge of the Light Brigade is not on Netflix in Switzerland right now.

How long is The Charge of the Light Brigade?+

The Charge of the Light Brigade has a runtime of 1 hour 51 minutes (111 minutes).

Who stars in The Charge of the Light Brigade?+

The Charge of the Light Brigade stars Errol Flynn, Olivia de Havilland, Patric Knowles, Henry Stephenson and Nigel Bruce.

When did The Charge of the Light Brigade come out?+

The Charge of the Light Brigade is a 1936 movie directed by Michael Curtiz.

What genre is The Charge of the Light Brigade?+

The Charge of the Light Brigade is Drama, Adventure and War film.

Who directed The Charge of the Light Brigade?+

The Charge of the Light Brigade was directed by Michael Curtiz.