Patton (1970): cast, story & where to watch
1970 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1970, Patton is a drama, war and history film directed by Franklin J. Schaffner, running about 172 minutes. “The Rebel Warrior” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. "Patton" tells the tale of General George S. Patton, famous tank commander of World War II. The film begins with patton's career in North Africa and progresses through the invasion of Germany and the fall of the Third Reich. Side plots also speak of Patton's numerous faults such his temper and habit towards insubordination.
Who’s in it. Patton stars George C. Scott as Gen. George S. Patton Jr., Stephen Young as Capt. Chester B. Hansen, Frank Latimore as Lieutenant Colonel Henry Davenport and Karl Michael Vogler as Field Marshal Erwin Rommel, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Patton has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $89.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Wonder Project Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Patton page.
If you liked it. Fans of Patton tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Patton (1970)?
- In US, Patton is available to stream on Wonder Project Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Patton worth watching?
- Patton holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Patton?
- Patton stars George C. Scott, Stephen Young, Frank Latimore, Karl Michael Vogler and Karl Malden.
- When was Patton released?
- Patton was released in 1970, with a runtime of about 172 minutes.