Where to watch The Great Santini(1979)
In the United States, The Great Santini is available to stream on TCM. It's also free on YouTube Free, Plex, Plex Channel, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, and YouTube.
Where to stream The Great Santini
Availability in United States
Included with subscription
TCM
Free
YouTube Free
Plex
Plex Channel
Tubi TV
Rent
Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play
YouTube
Fandango At Home
Buy
- Amazon Video
- Apple TV
- Google Play
- YouTube
- Fandango At Home
Data updated on October 10, 2026. Availability data from JustWatch.
The Great Santini plot summary
The bravest thing he would ever do was let his family love him.
As he approaches manhood, Ben Meechum struggles to win the approval of his demanding alpha male father, an aggressively competitive, but frustrated marine pilot.
Details
- Release date
- October 26, 1979
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Genres
- Drama
- Directed by
- Lewis John Carlino
- Country
- United States
- TMDB rating
- 6.8 / 10 · 77 votes
The Great Santini trailer
Cast
Robert DuvallBull Meechum
Blythe DannerLillian Meechum
Michael O'KeefeBen Meechum
Lisa Jane PerskyMary Anne Meechum
Julie Anne HaddockKaren Meechum
Brian AndrewsMatthew Meechum
Stan ShawToomer Smalls
Theresa MerrittArrabella Smalls
David KeithRed Petus
Paul ManteeCol. Virgil Hedgepath
FAQ
Where can I watch The Great Santini?
In the United States, The Great Santini is available to stream on TCM. It's also free on YouTube Free, Plex, Plex Channel, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, and YouTube.
Can I rent or buy The Great Santini?
Yes. In the United States you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
How long is The Great Santini?
The Great Santini runs 1h 55m (115 minutes).
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