A Bridge Too Far (1977)
Kernel Score: 81% · 907 ratings · Rated PG
Genres: Drama, History, War
Released: 1977-06-15
Runtime: 175 minutes
Where to watch A Bridge Too Far
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US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
The story of Operation Market Garden—a failed attempt by the allies in the latter stages of WWII to end the war quickly by securing three bridges in Holland allowing access over the Rhine into Germany. A combination of poor allied intelligence and the presence of two crack German panzer divisions meant that the final part of this operation (the bridge in Arnhem over the Rhine) was doomed to failure.
A Bridge Too Far parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that A Bridge Too Far is a PG war drama depicting a real, failed WWII military operation with combat violence.
- Violence & scariness: Strong — Depicts intense WWII combat including tank battles and a doomed military operation, based on true events.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Cast
- Dirk Bogarde as Lt. Gen. Frederick Browning
- James Caan as SSgt. Eddie Dohun
- Michael Caine as Lt. Col. John O.E. Vandeleur
- Sean Connery as Maj. Gen. Robert E. Urquhart
- Edward Fox as Lt. Gen. Brian G. Horrocks
- Robert Redford as Maj. Julian Cook
- Elliott Gould as Col. Robert Stout
- Anthony Hopkins as Lt. Col. John D. Frost
- Gene Hackman as Maj. Gen. Stanislaw F. Sosabowski
- Hardy Krüger as Generalmajor der Waffen-SS Karl Ludwig
A Bridge Too Far FAQ
Is A Bridge Too Far good?
A Bridge Too Far has an 81% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 907 audience ratings.
Where can I watch A Bridge Too Far?
In the US you can stream A Bridge Too Far on Fubo, Philo and MGM+, watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Fawesome, The Roku Channel, YouTube Free and Tubi and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is A Bridge Too Far OK for kids?
A Bridge Too Far is rated PG. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that A Bridge Too Far is a PG war drama depicting a real, failed WWII military operation with combat violence.
What movies are like A Bridge Too Far?
If you liked A Bridge Too Far, try The Guns of Navarone, The Longest Day, Greyhound and Dunkirk.