Movie

The Thin Red Line

“Every man fights his own war.”

★ 7.4(3,304)19982h 51m

Drama History War

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The Thin Red Line is streaming on Disney Plus in Mexico. Availability checked 13 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Terrence Malick
Release date: 1998-12-23
Runtime: 2h 51m
Language: English
Box office: $98,126,565
Budget: $52,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Fox 2000 Pictures

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About The Thin Red Line

The Thin Red Line is a 1998 movie in the Drama, History and War genres, directed by Terrence Malick, starring Jim Caviezel, Nick Nolte and Sean Penn. It has a runtime of 2 hours 51 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.4/10 from 3,304 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Thin Red Line in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Jim Caviezel

Pvt. Robert Witt

Nick Nolte

Lt. Col. Gordon Tall

Sean Penn

1st Sgt. Edward Welsh

Ben Chaplin

Pvt. Jack Bell

Elias Koteas

Capt. James Staros

John Cusack

Capt. John Gaff

Dash Mihok

Pfc. Don Doll

John C. Reilly

Sgt. Maynard Storm

Woody Harrelson

Sgt. William Keck

Miranda Otto

Marty Bell

Arie Verveen

Pfc. Charlie Dale

Kirk Acevedo

Pvt. Alfredo Tella

Themes & keywords

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