The Pacific (2010)
Kernel Score: 88% · 2,483 ratings
Genres: Drama, Action & Adventure, War & Politics
First aired: 2010-03-14
Seasons: 1 · 10 episodes
Is The Pacific worth watching?
Worth watching. A companion to Band of Brothers that follows three Marines through the Pacific war. It is brutal and well made, but follows scattered men so it lacks the first series' warmth.
Watch it if you
- like serious war drama
- loved Band of Brothers
- want World War II told from the Marines' view
Skip it if you
- dislike graphic war violence
- want a tight, single-unit story
Best for: Binge weekend
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch The Pacific
- Stream: HBO Max
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, Fandango At Home
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Track the intertwined real-life stories of three U.S. Marines – Robert Leckie, John Basilone, and Eugene Sledge – across the vast canvas of the Pacific Theater during World War II. A companion piece to the 2001 miniseries Band of Brothers.
The Pacific parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that The Pacific is a TV-MA WWII war miniseries depicting intense, realistic combat in the Pacific Theater.
- Violence & scariness: Intense — Graphic, realistic depiction of WWII combat including major Pacific battles like Iwo Jima and Guadalcanal.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official TV-MA rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Shows like The Pacific
If you liked The Pacific, these are the shows we'd watch next.
- Band of Brothers (2001) — 94%: The companion series set in Europe
- Masters of the Air (2024) — 86%: Epic air war from the same producers
- Generation Kill (2008) — 90%: Gritty, realistic modern war miniseries
- Tour of Duty (1987) — 88%: Vietnam-era war drama
- Combat! (1962) — 85%: Classic WWII series
Cast
- James Badge Dale as Robert Leckie
- Jon Seda as John Basilone
- Joseph Mazzello as Eugene Sledge
- Ashton Holmes as PFC Sidney Phillips
- Jacob Pitts as PFC Bill 'Hoosier' Smith
- Rami Malek as PFC Merriell 'Snafu' Shelton
- William Sadler as Lt Col. Lewis 'Chesty' Puller
- Jon Bernthal as Sgt. Manuel 'Manny' Rodriguez
- Matt Craven as Dr. Grant
- Noel Fisher as Pvt. Hamm
The Pacific FAQ
Is The Pacific worth watching?
Worth watching. A companion to Band of Brothers that follows three Marines through the Pacific war. It is brutal and well made, but follows scattered men so it lacks the first series' warmth.
Where can I watch The Pacific?
In the US you can stream The Pacific on HBO Max and buy it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and Fandango At Home.
Is The Pacific OK for kids?
The Pacific is rated TV-MA. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that The Pacific is a TV-MA WWII war miniseries depicting intense, realistic combat in the Pacific Theater.
What shows are like The Pacific?
If you liked The Pacific, try Band of Brothers, Masters of the Air, Generation Kill and Tour of Duty.