The Bridge on the River Kwai
British POWs are forced to build a railway bridge across the river Kwai for their Japanese captors in occupied Burma, not knowing that the allied forces are planning a daring commando raid through the jungle to destroy it.
Where to Watch
Available to rent or buy
United States
Currently you are able to watch The Bridge on the River Kwai streaming on Kanopy. It is also possible to buy The Bridge on the River Kwai on Prime Video or rent it on Prime Video, and Apple TV.
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| Country | Services | Access with NordVPN |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Kanopy | ✅ |
| United Kingdom | TalkTalkTV | ✅ |
| Australia | Binge, Foxtel Now | ✅ |
| Canada | Not Available | ✅ |
| New Zealand | Not Available | ✅ |
Streaming availability last updated: 03:01:53 AM, 07/18/2025 PST
More Information on The Bridge on the River Kwai
British POWs are forced to build a railway bridge across the river Kwai for their Japanese captors in occupied Burma, not knowing that the allied forces are planning a daring commando raid through the jungle to destroy it. The Bridge on the River Kwai featuring William Holden and Alec Guinness is streaming with subscription on Kanopy, available for rent on Apple TV, and available for rent or purchase on Prime Video. It's an action & adventure and drama movie.
Director
David Lean
Cmdr. Shears
William Holden
Col. Nicholson
Alec Guinness
Maj. Warden
Jack Hawkins
Col. Saito
Sessue Hayakawa
Maj. Clipton
James Donald
Lt. Joyce
Geoffrey Horne
Col. Green
André Morell
Capt. Reeves
Peter Williams
Major Hughes
John Boxer
Grogan
Percy Herbert
Baker
Harold Goodwin
Nurse
Ann Sears
Captain Kanematsu
Heihachirô Ôkawa
Siamese Girl
Vilaiwan Seeboonreaung
Lieutenant Miura
Keiichirô Katsumoto
Siamese Girl
Ngamta Suphaphongs
Siamese Girl
Javanart Punynchoti
Siamese Girl
Kannikar Dowklee
Producer
Sam Spiegel
Writer
Carl Foreman
Writer
Michael Wilson
Writer
Pierre Boulle
Composer
Malcolm Arnold
Ratings & Reviews
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Won seven Oscars including Best Actor for Guinness and Best Picture. A very solid story with excellent work from Guinness and Holden. First class all the way.
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