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The Bridge on the River Kwai
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The Bridge on the River Kwai at a glance
The Bridge on the River Kwai is a 1957 drama and history film, running 2h 42m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: PG in the United Kingdom.
In the United Kingdom it is listed on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads.
Rated PG in the United Kingdom — generally suitable for family viewing, with the usual guidance for younger children.
All key facts8
- Type
- Feature film
- Released
- 1957-10-11
- Runtime
- 2h 42m
- Genres
- Drama, History, War
- Director
- David Lean
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- TMDB rating
- 7.8 / 10 · 2,503 votes
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Synopsis
Feature filmThe 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.
Cast
14 names
William HoldenCmdr. Shears
Alec GuinnessCol. Nicholson
Jack HawkinsMaj. Warden
Sessue HayakawaCol. Saito
James DonaldMaj. Clipton
Geoffrey HorneLt. Joyce
André MorellCol. Green
Peter WilliamsCapt. ReevesJohn BoxerMajor Hughes
Percy HerbertGrogan
Harold GoodwinBaker
Ann SearsNurse
Heihachirō ŌkawaCaptain KanematsuVilaiwan SeeboonreaungSiamese Girl
Questions about The Bridge on the River Kwai
Quick answersWhere can I watch The Bridge on the River Kwai in the United Kingdom?
In the United Kingdom, The Bridge on the River Kwai is listed on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.
Is The Bridge on the River Kwai suitable for children?
The Bridge on the River Kwai is rated PG in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.
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What is The Bridge on the River Kwai about?
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…
How long is The Bridge on the River Kwai?
The Bridge on the River Kwai runs for 2h 42m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.
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