Von Ryan's Express (1965)
Kernel Score: 78% · 231 ratings · Rated NR
Genres: War, Action, Adventure, Thriller
Released: 1965-06-23
Runtime: 117 minutes
Where to watch Von Ryan's Express
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US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Von Ryan's Express stars Frank Sinatra as a POW colonel who leads a daring escape from WWII Italy by taking over a freight train, but he has to win over the British soldiers he finds himself commanding.
Von Ryan's Express parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that Von Ryan's Express is a WWII POW escape thriller with wartime combat violence and tension but no explicit gore described.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — Depicts WWII combat, prisoner brutality, and a tense escape with wartime action and danger.
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
Mark Robson
Cast
- Frank Sinatra as Colonel Joseph L. Ryan
- Trevor Howard as Major Eric Fincham
- Raffaella Carrà as Gabriella
- Brad Dexter as Sergeant Bostick
- Sergio Fantoni as Captain Oriani
- John Leyton as Lt. Orde
- Edward Mulhare as Captain Costanzo
- Wolfgang Preiss as Major Von Klemment
- James Brolin as Private Ames
- John van Dreelen as Colonel Gortz
Von Ryan's Express FAQ
Is Von Ryan's Express good?
Von Ryan's Express has a 78% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 231 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Von Ryan's Express?
In the US you can rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Von Ryan's Express OK for kids?
Von Ryan's Express is rated NR. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that Von Ryan's Express is a WWII POW escape thriller with wartime combat violence and tension but no explicit gore described.
What movies are like Von Ryan's Express?
If you liked Von Ryan's Express, try Fury, The Dirty Dozen, The Great Escape and The Seventh Company Has Been Found.