The Great Santini (1979)
Overview
As he approaches manhood, Ben Meechum struggles to win the approval of his demanding alpha male father, an aggressively competitive, but frustrated marine pilot.
Where to watch The Great Santini
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | YouTube Free, Plex, Tubi TV | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, Sky | Apple TV, Amazon Video, Sky |
| Canada | Tubi TV | Apple TV, YouTube | Apple TV, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| Ireland | — | Apple TV, Sky | Apple TV, Sky |
| New Zealand | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| Spain | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| Mexico | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| Sweden | — | Apple TV | Apple TV |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists The Great Santini in 18 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is The Great Santini about?
As he approaches manhood, Ben Meechum struggles to win the approval of his demanding alpha male father, an aggressively competitive, but frustrated marine pilot. The Great Santini is a Drama movie, released on 1979-10-26, runtime 115 minutes.
Is The Great Santini worth watching?
TMDB users rate The Great Santini 6.8 out of 10 from 78 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch The Great Santini?
In the United States, The Great Santini is free to watch on YouTube Free, Plex and Tubi TV and can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 8 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Lewis John Carlino
Cast
- Robert Duvall as Bull Meechum
- Blythe Danner as Lillian Meechum
- Michael O'Keefe as Ben Meechum
- Lisa Jane Persky as Mary Anne Meechum
- Julie Anne Haddock as Karen Meechum
- Brian Andrews as Matthew Meechum
- Stan Shaw as Toomer Smalls
- Theresa Merritt as Arrabella Smalls
- David Keith as Red Petus
- Paul Mantee as Col. Virgil Hedgepath
- Michael Strong as Col. Varney
- Bennett Liss as Cpl. Atcherly
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Sources
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