Men in War (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1957, Men in War is an action, drama and war film directed by Anthony Mann, running about 102 minutes. “"One more step and I'll fill your guts with lead!"” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In Korea, on 6 September 1950, Lieutenant Benson's platoon finds itself isolated in enemy-held territory after a retreat. Soon they are joined by Sergeant Montana, whose overriding concern is caring for his catatonic colonel. Benson and Montana can't stand each other, but together they must get the survivors to Hill 465, where they hope the division is waiting. It's a long, harrowing march, fraught with all the dangers the elusive enemy can summon.
Who’s in it. Men in War stars Robert Ryan as Lt. Benson, Aldo Ray as Sgt. Montana, Robert Keith as The Colonel and Phillip Pine as Sgt. Riordan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Men in War has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, YouTube TV, Fandor and Fandor Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Men in War page.
If you liked it. Fans of Men in War 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 Men in War (1957)?
- In US, Men in War is available to stream on Philo, YouTube TV and Fandor, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Men in War worth watching?
- Men in War holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Men in War?
- Men in War stars Robert Ryan, Aldo Ray, Robert Keith, Phillip Pine and Nehemiah Persoff.
- When was Men in War released?
- Men in War was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.