Beach Red (1967): cast, story & where to watch
1967 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1967, Beach Red is an action and war film directed by Cornel Wilde, running about 105 minutes. “Is not just a war movie.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. American troops storm ashore on a Japanese-held island and push inland while their enemies plan a counterattack in this look at warfare. Soldiers on both sides are haunted by memories of home and the horrifying, sickening images they find in combat.
Who’s in it. Beach Red stars Cornel Wilde as Capt. MacDonald / Narrator, Rip Torn as Gunnery Sgt. Ben Honeywell, Burr DeBenning as Pvt. Egan and Patrick Wolfe as Pvt. Joseph Joshua Cliff, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Beach Red has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium 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 Beach Red page.
If you liked it. Fans of Beach Red tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Beach Red (1967)?
- In US, Beach Red is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, 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 Beach Red worth watching?
- Beach Red holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Beach Red?
- Beach Red stars Cornel Wilde, Rip Torn, Burr DeBenning, Patrick Wolfe and Jean Wallace.
- When was Beach Red released?
- Beach Red was released in 1967, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.