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The Great Santini

6.819791h 55mPGMovieDrama

As he approaches manhood, Ben Meechum struggles to win the approval of his demanding alpha male father, an aggressively competitive, but frustrated marine pilot.

DirectorLewis John Carlino
WriterLewis John Carlino
ProducerCharles A. Pratt

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Cast · Directed by Lewis John Carlino

RDRobert Duvall
Robert Duvall
Bull Meechum
BDBlythe Danner
Blythe Danner
Lillian Meechum
MOMichael O'Keefe
Michael O'Keefe
Ben Meechum
LPLisa Jane Persky
Lisa Jane Persky
Mary Anne Meechum
JHJulie Anne Haddock
Julie Anne Haddock
Karen Meechum
BABrian Andrews
Brian Andrews
Matthew Meechum
SSStan Shaw
Stan Shaw
Toomer Smalls
TMTheresa Merritt
Theresa Merritt
Arrabella Smalls
DKDavid Keith
David Keith
Red Petus
PMPaul Mantee
Paul Mantee
Col. Virgil Hedgepath
MSMichael Strong
Michael Strong
Col. Varney
BLBennett Liss
Bennett Liss
Cpl. Atcherly

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The Great Santini — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Great Santini?

The Great Santini is streaming on Hollywood Suite and Tubi TV in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Great Santini on Netflix?

No, The Great Santini is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on Hollywood Suite and Tubi TV.

Is The Great Santini on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Great Santini isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Hollywood Suite and Tubi TV instead.

Where can I watch The Great Santini for free?

The Great Santini is available to stream free (with ads) on Tubi TV in Canada.