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The Great Santini (1979): movie guide
The Great Santini (1979) is a Drama running about 115 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 6.8/10 from 78 votes. Notable cast includes Robert Duvall, Blythe Danner, Michael O'Keefe, Lisa Jane Persky. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1979-10-26
- Runtime: 115 min
- TMDB: 6.8/10
- Genres: Drama
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1979-10-26
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What is The Great Santini about?
As he approaches manhood, Ben Meechum struggles to win the approval of his demanding alpha male father, an aggressively competitive, but frustrated marine pilot.
Cast highlights
The Great Santini features Robert Duvall, Blythe Danner, Michael O'Keefe, Lisa Jane Persky, Julie Anne Haddock, Brian Andrews. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1979-10-26. Runtime: 115 minutes. TMDB score: 6.8/10 (78 votes). Genres: Drama. Original language: en. Status: Released.
Discover The Great Santini on Cinema Box
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is The Great Santini?
- The Great Santini is listed as Drama on TMDB.
- How long is The Great Santini?
- The Great Santini runs about 115 minutes.
- Who stars in The Great Santini?
- Cast highlights include Robert Duvall, Blythe Danner, Michael O'Keefe, Lisa Jane Persky, Julie Anne Haddock, Brian Andrews.
- Does Cinema Box stream The Great Santini?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
- Where can I track The Great Santini?
- Open the The Great Santini page on cinemabox.app or install the official Cinema Box Android app from Google Play for watchlists and discovery tools.
