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The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957): movie guide
The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957) is a Drama, History, War running about 162 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 7.8/10 from 2,514 votes. Notable cast includes William Holden, Alec Guinness, Jack Hawkins, Sessue Hayakawa. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1957-10-11
- Runtime: 162 min
- TMDB: 7.8/10
- Genres: Drama, History, War
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1957-10-11
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What is The Bridge on the River Kwai about?
The classic story of English POWs in Burma forced to build a bridge to aid the war effort of their Japanese captors. British and American intelligence officers conspire to blow up the structure, but Col. Nicholson, the commander who supervised the bridge's construction, has acquired a sense of pride in his creation and tries to foil their plans.
Cast highlights
The Bridge on the River Kwai features William Holden, Alec Guinness, Jack Hawkins, Sessue Hayakawa, James Donald, Geoffrey Horne. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1957-10-11. Runtime: 162 minutes. TMDB score: 7.8/10 (2,514 votes). Genres: Drama, History, War. Original language: en. Status: Released.
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is The Bridge on the River Kwai?
- The Bridge on the River Kwai is listed as Drama, History, War on TMDB.
- How long is The Bridge on the River Kwai?
- The Bridge on the River Kwai runs about 162 minutes.
- Who stars in The Bridge on the River Kwai?
- Cast highlights include William Holden, Alec Guinness, Jack Hawkins, Sessue Hayakawa, James Donald, Geoffrey Horne.
- Does Cinema Box stream The Bridge on the River Kwai?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
