The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957)
British POWs are forced to build a railway bridge across the river Kwai for their Japanese captors in occupied Burma, not knowing that the allied forces are planning a daring commando raid through the jungle to destroy it.
All Releases
Domestic (100%)
$27,200,000
$27,200,000
International (–)
$836
$836
Worldwide
$27,201,366
$27,201,366
Domestic DistributorColumbia Pictures
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Budget$3,000,000
Earliest Release DateDecember 18, 1957
(Domestic)
MPAAPG
Running Time2 hr 41 min
GenresAdventure
Drama
War
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By Release
| Release Group | Rollout | Markets | Domestic | International | Worldwide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Original Release | December 18, 1957 | Domestic, APAC | $27,200,000 | – | $27,200,067 |
| 2022 Re-release | Australia | – | – | $463 | |
| 2023 Re-release | New Zealand | – | $836 | $836 |
By Region
| Domestic | # Releases | Lifetime Gross | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1 | $27,200,000 | 3,135 |
| APAC | # Releases | Lifetime Gross | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | 1 | $836 | 7,127 |
