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MacArthur

6.219772h 10mPGMovieDramaHistoryWar

The film portrays MacArthur's life from 1942, before the Battle of Bataan, to 1952, when he was removed from his Korean War command by President Truman for insubordination, and is recounted in flashback as he visits West Point.

DirectorJoseph Sargent
WritersMatthew Robbins·Hal Barwood
ProducersDavid Brown·Frank McCarthy

Where to watch

Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Joseph Sargent

Gregory Peck
Gregory Peck
Douglas MacArthur
Ivan Bonar
Ivan Bonar
Lt. Gen. Richard K. Sutherland
Ward Costello
Ward Costello
Gen. George C. Marshall
Nicolas Coster
Nicolas Coster
Colonel Sidney Huff
Marj Dusay
Marj Dusay
Jean MacArthur
Ed Flanders
Ed Flanders
President Harry S. Truman
Warde Donovan
Warde Donovan
General Shepherd
Branscombe Richmond
Branscombe Richmond
Korean Soldier
Jerry Holland
Jerry Holland
Aide
Art Fleming
Art Fleming
The Secretary
Russell Johnson
Russell Johnson
Admiral King
Sandy Kenyon
Sandy Kenyon
General Wainwright

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MacArthur — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams MacArthur?

MacArthur isn't on any subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It's not on Netflix.

Is MacArthur on Netflix?

No, MacArthur is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026. You can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

Is MacArthur on Amazon Prime Video?

MacArthur 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 MacArthur for free?

MacArthur isn't available free in United States; you can only rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

Is MacArthur based on a true story?

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