The Guns of Navarone (1961)
Kernel Score: 81% · 848 ratings · Rated NR
Genres: War, Adventure, Thriller, Action
Released: 1961-04-27
Runtime: 160 minutes
Where to watch The Guns of Navarone
- Stream: Netflix
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US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
A team of allied saboteurs are assigned an impossible mission: infiltrate an impregnable Nazi-held island and destroy the two enormous long-range field guns that prevent the rescue of 2,000 trapped British soldiers.
The Guns of Navarone parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that The Guns of Navarone is a WWII war film about a dangerous sabotage mission behind enemy lines.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — Wartime combat, sabotage, and Nazi enemies are depicted with period-appropriate action violence.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official NR rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
J. Lee Thompson
Cast
- Gregory Peck as Capt. Keith Mallory
- David Niven as Cpl. John Anthony Miller
- Anthony Quinn as Col. Andrea Stavros
- Stanley Baker as Pvt. 'Butcher' Brown
- Anthony Quayle as Maj. Roy Franklin
- James Darren as Pvt. Spyros Pappadimos
- Irene Papas as Maria Pappadimos
- Gia Scala as Anna
- James Robertson Justice as Commodore Jensen / Prologue Narrator
- Richard Harris as Squadron Leader Howard Barnsby RAAF
The Guns of Navarone FAQ
Is The Guns of Navarone good?
The Guns of Navarone has an 81% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 848 audience ratings.
Where can I watch The Guns of Navarone?
In the US you can stream The Guns of Navarone on Netflix and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is The Guns of Navarone OK for kids?
The Guns of Navarone is rated NR. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that The Guns of Navarone is a WWII war film about a dangerous sabotage mission behind enemy lines.
What movies are like The Guns of Navarone?
If you liked The Guns of Navarone, try The Dirty Dozen, The Forgotten Battle, The Longest Day and Greyhound.