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The Fighting Sullivans

6.319441h 52mNRMovieDramaHistoryWar

The lives of a close-knit group of brothers growing up in Iowa during the days of the Great Depression and of World War II and their eventual deaths in action in the Pacific theater are chronicled in this film based on a true story.

DirectorLloyd Bacon
WritersEdward Doherty·Mary C. McCall, Jr.

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Cast · Directed by Lloyd Bacon

ABAnne Baxter
Anne Baxter
Katherine Mary Sullivan
TMThomas Mitchell
Thomas Mitchell
Mr. Thomas F. Sullivan
SRSelena Royle
Selena Royle
Mrs. Alleta Sullivan
EREdward Ryan
Edward Ryan
Albert Leo 'Al' Sullivan
TMTrudy Marshall
Trudy Marshall
Genevieve 'Gen' Sullivan
JC
John Campbell
Francis Henry 'Frank' Sullivan
JCJames Cardwell
James Cardwell
George Thomas Sullivan
JAJohn Alvin
John Alvin
Madison Abel 'Matt' Sullivan
GJGeorge Offerman, Jr.
George Offerman, Jr.
Joesph Eugene 'Joe' Sullivan
RRRoy Roberts
Roy Roberts
Father Francis
WBWard Bond
Ward Bond
Lt. Cmdr. Robinson
NR
Nancy June Robinson
Genevieve, as a child (uncredited)

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The Fighting Sullivans — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Fighting Sullivans?

The Fighting Sullivans is streaming on IndieFlix Shorts, Artiflix and Fawesome in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Fighting Sullivans on Netflix?

No, The Fighting Sullivans is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on IndieFlix Shorts and Artiflix.

Is The Fighting Sullivans on Amazon Prime Video?

The Fighting Sullivans isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The Fighting Sullivans for free?

The Fighting Sullivans is available to stream free (with ads) on Fawesome and YouTube Free in United States.

Is The Fighting Sullivans based on a true story?

Yes — The Fighting Sullivans is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).