From Here to Eternity (1953)
Kernel Score: 83% · 693 ratings · Rated NR
Genres: War, Romance, Drama
Released: 1953-08-28
Runtime: 118 minutes
Where to watch From Here to Eternity
- Stream: Prime Video
- Free with ads: Fawesome, The Roku Channel
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
In 1941 Hawaii, a private is cruelly punished for not boxing on his unit's team, while his captain's wife and second in command are falling in love.
From Here to Eternity parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that From Here to Eternity is a classic drama set around Pearl Harbor featuring an extramarital affair, harassment, and wartime violence.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — Includes military punishment, boxing, and the bombing of Pearl Harbor.
- Sex, romance & nudity: Some — Centers on an extramarital affair, handled with period-appropriate restraint.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official NR rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Cast
- Burt Lancaster as 1st Sgt. Milton Warden
- Montgomery Clift as Pvt. Robert E. Lee 'Prew' Prewitt
- Deborah Kerr as Karen Holmes
- Donna Reed as Alma 'Lorene' Burke
- Frank Sinatra as Pvt. Angelo Maggio
- Philip Ober as Capt. Dana Holmes
- Mickey Shaughnessy as Cpl. Leva
- Harry Bellaver as Pvt. Mazzioli
- Ernest Borgnine as Sgt. James R. 'Fatso' Judson
- Jack Warden as Cpl. Buckley
From Here to Eternity FAQ
Is From Here to Eternity good?
From Here to Eternity has an 83% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 693 audience ratings.
Where can I watch From Here to Eternity?
In the US you can stream From Here to Eternity on Prime Video, watch it free with ads on Fawesome and The Roku Channel and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is From Here to Eternity OK for kids?
From Here to Eternity is rated NR. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that From Here to Eternity is a classic drama set around Pearl Harbor featuring an extramarital affair, harassment, and wartime violence.
What movies are like From Here to Eternity?
If you liked From Here to Eternity, try The Thin Red Line, Letters from Iwo Jima, Purple Hearts and Tora! Tora! Tora!.