For Whom the Bell Tolls poster

Movie Info

Release Date: July 12, 1943
Runtime: 170 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (4)
Genres:
Drama Adventure Romance War History
Budget: $3,000,000
Revenue: $17,800,000
Original Language: English
Status: Released
Spoken Languages:
Critic Scores
Ratings from trusted sources
πŸ…
69%
Tomatometer
68
68/100
Metacritic
🎬
6.5/10
TMDB
203 votes
⭐
6.8/10
IMDb
11,094 votes
Watchlist
Login Login to add this movie to your watchlist.

For Whom the Bell Tolls

1943

"Love and sacrifice echo through the battlefield."

Also known as: πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ JA: θͺ°γŒγŸγ‚γ«ι˜γ―鳴る? πŸ‡·πŸ‡΄ RO: Pentru cine bat clopotele? πŸ‡³πŸ‡± NL: Voor Wie de Doodsklok Luidt? All international titles (4) →

Awards & Recognition

0 Wins
2 Nominations
2 Total
Oscars
2 nom.
Year Festival Category Winner
1944 Oscars Best Supporting Actor Akim Tamiroff
1944 Oscars Best Actor Gary Cooper

Synopsis

🧒

Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

Content guidance for parents

Category Level Indicator
Violence 4/5
Sexual Content 2/5
Language 1/5
Drugs / Alcohol 1/5
Frightening Elements 2/5
🔗

Connections with other movies

This movie has thematic and stylistic connections with the following productions:

Where to Watch For Whom the Bell Tolls Online

All Streaming Services

Box Office

Budget: $3,000,000
Revenue: $17,800,000
Profit $14,800,000
ROI +493.3% (5.9x)

Reviews & Opinions about For Whom the Bell Tolls

Write a Review

No reviews yet. Be the first to review this movie!

Register to Write a Review

Already a member? Login

For Whom the Bell Tolls is directed by Sam Wood .

Cast of For Whom the Bell Tolls

See the complete cast and other films with these actors.

Crew & Production

Keywords

#1930s 55 #fascism 17 #civil war 17 #spain 12 #spanish civil war (1936-39) 4

Production Companies

Trivia & Fun Facts about For Whom the Bell Tolls

7
  • The film was shot on location in the Sierra Nevada mountains of California, which provided a dramatic backdrop that closely resembled the Spanish countryside.

    Behind the Scenes ai
  • Gary Cooper's portrayal of Robert Jordan was influenced by the character's inner conflict and moral dilemmas, which prompted Cooper to take a more introspective approach to his performance.

    Fun Fact ai
  • Ingrid Bergman had to learn to speak Spanish phonetically for her role as Maria, which added authenticity to her character's portrayal.

    Fun Fact ai
  • The film's score was composed by Victor Young, who utilized traditional Spanish melodies to enhance the film's emotional depth and cultural setting.

    Behind the Scenes ai
  • During a scene involving a bridge explosion, the special effects team had to synchronize their work with the actors' performances to ensure safety and realism, which posed significant challenges during filming.

    Behind the Scenes ai
  • In one scene, a horse is seen galloping in the background that appears to be moving too quickly for the heavy action taking place in the foreground; this is a notable continuity error.

    Movie Mistake ai
  • The film shares thematic elements with other adaptations of Ernest Hemingway's works, particularly in its exploration of love and sacrifice amidst war, similar to 'A Farewell to Arms'.

    Movie Connection ai

Movies similar to For Whom the Bell Tolls

Films with similar themes, genres, or styles that you might enjoy.

Recommendations may come from AI, the community, or genre similarity.

Suggest Similar Movie Suggest
Loading...

Loading similar movies...

Loading...

Loading AI recommendations...

Loading...

Loading community suggestions...

Loading...

Loading from collections...