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88% Tomatometer 24 Reviews 90% Audience Score 25,000+ Ratings In 1944, the U.S. Army and Allied forces plan a huge invasion landing in Normandy, France. Despite bad weather, General Eisenhower gives the okay and the Allies land at Normandy. General Norma Cota (Robert Mitchum) travels with his men onto Omaha Beach. With much effort, and lost life, they get off the beach, traveling deep into French territory. The German military, due to arrogance, ignorance and a sleeping Adolf Hitler, delay their response to the Allied landing, with crippling results. Read More Read Less Watch on Fandango at Home Buy Now

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The Longest Day | Rotten Tomatoes (1) Variety Staff Variety A solid and stunning war epic. Sep 10, 2008 Full Review The Longest Day | Rotten Tomatoes (2) Geoff Andrew Time Out Over-long and laden with the usual national stereotypes. Jun 24, 2006 Full Review The Longest Day | Rotten Tomatoes (3) Bosley Crowther New York Times It is hard to think of a picture, aimed and constructed as this one was, doing any more or any better or leaving one feeling any more exposed to the horror of war than this one does. May 20, 2003 Full Review The Longest Day | Rotten Tomatoes (4) Danielle Solzman Solzy at the Movies The Longest Day is an ambitious film and it shows in its efforts to recreate the Normandy invasion on D-Day. Rated: 4/5 Jun 6, 2024 Full Review The Longest Day | Rotten Tomatoes (5) Dwight MacDonald Esquire Magazine Whatever his talent as a producer, Mr. Zanuck is no director. I'm sure he is an ardent patriot, but he has, quite unconsciously, made our own colonels and generals look rather silly. Aug 9, 2019 Full Review The Longest Day | Rotten Tomatoes (6) TV Guide Breathtaking scope and authenticity. Jul 7, 2017 Full Review Read all reviews

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jill l It's historicity worked for me, but the major stars playing military leaders were stiff, often sounding like they were performing a one-act play to silent audiences. Nevertheless, it was worth watching it again. Rated 4/5 Stars • Rated 4 out of 5 stars 08/12/23 Full Review Sharon S This is an absolute classic War movie. Yes, it is long but tells about the events of D Day from all perspectives. Steller cast. One thing I didn't know until recently and that is the part Richard Todd played of Major Howard and Pegusus bridge. Richard Todd was actually there alongside Major Howard when they took and held the two bridges. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/01/23 Full Review Jeff G Great all star movie. While Saving Private Ryan has by far the best action scene of the landings (or maybe any battle scene), this old timer still reins for scope and retelling the story of the the Normandy Invasion. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/29/23 Full Review Christine D I thought it was amazing. The incredible detail and brilliant cameos. It was tragic seeing the loss of life and carnage on the beaches. I am glad it was in B/W. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/16/23 Full Review John M Great straight up telling of an historic day. Bravo ! Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/02/22 Full Review Audience Member A war film classic. Some great acting performances for sure. But quite over long in 3 hours of running time and a lot of subtitles that made me sleepy. The transformation to color would have benefited this one I do believe. Rated 3.5/5 Stars • Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/12/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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Ken Annakin Director Andrew Marton Director Bernhard Wicki Director John Wayne Lt. Col. Benjamin Vandervoort Robert Mitchum Brig. Gen. Norman Cota Henry Fonda Brig. Gen. Theodore Roosevelt Jr.
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Synopsis In 1944, the U.S. Army and Allied forces plan a huge invasion landing in Normandy, France. Despite bad weather, General Eisenhower gives the okay and the Allies land at Normandy. General Norma Cota (Robert Mitchum) travels with his men onto Omaha Beach. With much effort, and lost life, they get off the beach, traveling deep into French territory. The German military, due to arrogance, ignorance and a sleeping Adolf Hitler, delay their response to the Allied landing, with crippling results.

Director
Ken Annakin, Andrew Marton, Bernhard Wicki

Producer
Darryl F Zanuck

Screenwriter
Cornelius Ryan

Production Co
Twentieth Century Fox

Rating
G

Genre
War, History, Drama

Original Language
English

Release Date (Theaters)
Sep 25, 1962, Original

Release Date (Streaming)
Mar 1, 2013

Runtime
3h 0m
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