The Thin Red Line Ending Explained: Plot and Final Scene Facts

The Thin Red Line (1998) — an evergreen reference for this movie: the essentials, the cast, where to watch and what to watch next. Every man fights his own war.

Where to watch

TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.

Cast

Jim Caviezel as Pvt. Robert Witt; Nick Nolte as Lt. Col. Gordon Tall; Sean Penn as 1st Sgt. Edward Welsh; Ben Chaplin as Pvt. Jack Bell; Elias Koteas as Capt. James Staros; John Cusack as Capt. John Gaff; Dash Mihok as Pfc. Don Doll; John C. Reilly as Sgt. Maynard Storm

About The Thin Red Line

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.

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