Story of G.I. Joe
1945 · Movie · 108 min · ★ 6.5 · 72% critics
A war correspondent embeds with an American infantry company as it pushes through North Africa and into Italy during World War II. By sharing the soldiers’ harsh daily routine, the film becomes a grounded portrait of ordinary men facing exhaustion, fear, and loss.
Also known as Ernie Pyle's Story of G.I. Joe · The Story of G.I. Joe · G.I. Joe
Where to watch
Watch free on Tubi — also streaming on Amazon Prime Video.
2 hours to watch.
Stream (included)
Streaming availability and prices may be inaccurate or change — verify with the provider before subscribing.
unSUB's subscription recommendations are informational only, not financial advice.
More value for your money
Similar titles, ranked by watch-hours per subscription dollar.
Details
- Years
- 1945
- Release date
- 1945-07-13
- Language
- English
- Runtime
- 108 min
- Max quality
- HD
- Critic score
- 72/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.5/10 (46 votes)
About
You’ll likely connect with this if you want a sober, human World War II drama focused on everyday soldiers rather than heroics, especially if you like Battleground; Not for you if you want fast-paced combat or a triumphant tone.
Pros: grounded wartime realism; human view of soldiers; moving and understated | Cons: episodic structure; dated in spots; limited action scenes
Themes
- journalist
- army
- italian
- world war ii
- infantry
- us army
- northern africa
- reporter
Awards & recognition
- National Board of Review: Top Ten Films
- Academy Award — Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay · 1946 · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Original Dramatic or Comedy Score · 1946 · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Supporting Actor · 1946 · nominated
Cast & crew
Burgess Meredith
as Ernie Pyle
Robert Mitchum
as Bill Walker
Freddie Steele
as Sgt. Steve Warnicki
Wally Cassell
as Pvt. Dondaro
Jimmy Lloyd
as Pvt. Spencer
- JR
John R. Reilly
as Pvt. Robert 'Wingless' Murphy
William Murphy
as Private Mew
Dorothy Coonan Wellman
as Nurse Lt. Elizabeth 'Red' Murphy (uncredited)
William Benedict
as Pvt. Whitey (uncredited)
Bob Hope
as Bob Hope (Voice on Radio Program) (voice) (uncredited)
Directed by William A. Wellman