Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Mild
- serious
- authoritative
- patriotic
- history night
- classic film viewing
What critics said
Critics broadly regarded the film as a mixed historical biography, with Gregory Peck's commanding performance providing its strongest asset while the large-scale career chronicle drew reservations.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The narrative follows Douglas MacArthur from World War II command through the Korean War and forced retirement.
MacArthur's strategic ambitions and command are repeatedly placed in tension with Washington and President Truman.
The film emphasizes MacArthur's leadership, operational planning, and high-level wartime decisions in the Pacific and Korea.
Uniforms, command settings, military ceremonies, and historical battle contexts frame MacArthur as an iconic public figure.
Films like MacArthur, and why
Patton
military biographical drama centered on a charismatic American commander during World War II
The Longest Day
historical war drama portraying senior command, strategy, and political tensions during World War II
Churchill
biographical war drama about an influential military leader navigating combat and government authority
Movie Details
- Director
- Joseph Sargent
- Release Date
- 1977-07-15
- Runtime
- 130 min
- Rating
- 6.2 / 10 (97)
Cast
- Gregory Peck
- Ivan Bonar
- Ward Costello
- Nicolas Coster
- Marj Dusay
- Ed Flanders
- Warde Donovan
- Branscombe Richmond
- Jerry Holland
- Art Fleming
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is MacArthur about?
- Gregory Peck portrays Douglas MacArthur in a sweeping, conflicted chronicle of command, political power, and military legacy across two Asian wars.
- What is MacArthur like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of MacArthur as measured, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is MacArthur violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in MacArthur as mild.
- What did critics think of MacArthur?
- Critics broadly regarded the film as a mixed historical biography, with Gregory Peck's commanding performance providing its strongest asset while the large-scale career chronicle drew reservations.
- Which films are like MacArthur?
- Films with a similar feel include Patton, The Longest Day, and Churchill.
- How long is MacArthur?
- MacArthur runs 130 minutes.
- Where can I watch MacArthur?
- In United States, MacArthur is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.
