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The Longest Day

1962 · 2h 58m · Released

PG War, Drama, History

The retelling of June 6, 1944, from the perspectives of the Germans, US, British, Canadians, and the Free French. Marshall Erwin Rommel, touring the defenses being established as part of the Reich's Atlantic Wall, notes to his officers that when the Allied invasion comes they must be stopped on the beach. "For the Allies as well as the Germans, it will be the longest day"

7.6 The Movie Database
Read the book by Cornelius Ryan

Where to stream The Longest Day

Not on a subscription service in the United States yet. Rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

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John Landis on THE LONGEST DAY

Top cast and crew

Ken Annakin Director
Bernhard Wicki Director
John Wayne Lt. Col. Benjamin Vandervoort
Robert Mitchum Brig. Gen. Norman Cota
Henry Fonda Brig. Gen. Theodore Roosevelt Jr.
Richard Burton Flight Officer David Campbell
Sean Connery Pvt. Flanagan
Leslie Phillips RAF Officer Mac
Robert Ryan Brig. Gen. James M. Gavin
Paul Anka U.S. Army Ranger
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Frequently asked questions about The Longest Day

Where can I watch The Longest Day in the United States?

The Longest Day is not on a subscription streaming service in the United States at the moment, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.

What are the ratings for The Longest Day?

The Longest Day scores 7.6 on The Movie Database.

Who stars in The Longest Day?

The Longest Day stars John Wayne, Robert Mitchum, Henry Fonda, Richard Burton, and Sean Connery. Ken Annakin is the director and Bernhard Wicki is the director.

How long is The Longest Day?

The Longest Day runs 2h 58m (178 minutes).

When did The Longest Day come out?

The Longest Day was released on September 25, 1962.

Which studio made The Longest Day?

The Longest Day was produced by Darryl F. Zanuck Productions and 20th Century Fox in the United States.

What was the budget for The Longest Day?

The Longest Day was made on a budget of $10,000,000.

How much did The Longest Day make at the box office?

The Longest Day grossed $50,100,000 worldwide, against a budget of $10,000,000.

What languages is The Longest Day in?

The Longest Day is in English, German, and French, and its original language is English.

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