It's Your Last Chance to Watch the "Absolute Masterpiece" WWII Classic on Free Streaming Actorsvaultpro

It’s your last chance to watch an all-time classic for free, because one of the greatest World War II movies ever made is about to leave its free streaming home. As well as some questionable original movies, Tubi is known to occasionally stock some of the greatest films ever made in its free streaming library. The likes of The Godfather, Casino, The Shawshank Redemption, and more have all come and gone through its proverbial doors. But, one of the greatest war movies ever made, which has been overshadowed by more contemporary films, is about to wave goodbye to the free streaming platform. Connoisseurs of the genre will no doubt hail it as an absolute masterpiece that they’ve likely already seen countless times. But, for those who have never seen the seminal The Bridge on the River Kwai, now is your last chance to stream it for free.

The Bridge on the River Kwai has spent many months assembling its new home on Tubi. But, in the spirit of the destruction of war, its distribution contract is about to be blown to smithereens. In less dire terms: The Bridge on the River Kwai leaves Tubi this week! Audiences have less than seven days before the film vanishes from the platform. Directed by David Lean, The Bridge on the River Kwai is considered to be a cinematic classic. The film opened in theaters in 1957 and starred Alec Guinness as Colonel Nicholson, who is tasked with putting the Prisoners of War to work in order to build a bridge for the new railway. But, as the project becomes a reality, his task becomes an obsession.

Alongside Alec Guinness, the film also stars William Holden, Sessue Hayakawa, Jack Hawkins, Geoffrey Horne, James Donald, and Ann Sears. The story is adapted from Pierre Boulle’s novel of the same name. Despite some debate, given its WWII setting, it’s not based on a true story.

‘The Bridge on the River Kwai’ Is an All-Time Classic

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The Bridge on the River Kwai‘s cinematic legacy should need little stating. David Lean’s exploration of obsession and control, set against the backdrop of the horrors of the Second World War, is one of the most celebrated films ever made, even if it has been overshadowed by the likes of Saving Private Ryan, Full Metal Jacket, and Apocalypse Now. The film won seven Oscars in 1958, including Best Picture, Best Leading Actor for Alec Guinness, and Best Director for David Lean.

Regarding its critical status, The Bridge on the River Kwai is also a certified hit. The film is the 174th highest rated film of all-time on IMDb, making it into the site’s prestigious Top 250. But The Bridge on the River Kwai isn’t just a product of its time, as contemporary audiences still gush about the film. It holds a near-perfect 96% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, from a mix of old and new reviews. Audiences hold it in similarly high regard, with a 93% audience rating.