The Thin Red Line

Quick Info

Year
1998
Director
Terrence Malick
Duration
171 min
Language
EN
Country
US
Budget
$52M
Box Office
$98M

External Ratings

IMDb7.4
🍅 Rotten Tomatoes74%
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The Thin Red Line

Terrence Malick1998171mEN

Our Rating

7.6/10
7.5/10
Story
7.6/10
Acting
7.4/10
Direction
7.2/10
Cinematography
7/10
Music

Overview

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.

Rating Breakdown

Story
7.5
Acting
7.6
Direction
7.4
Cinematography
7.2
Music
7

Pros

  • Exceptional dramatic depth
  • Outstanding performances
  • Emotionally powerful story

Cons

  • Slow pacing in some scenes
  • Requires close attention

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