An epic war drama celebrated by the American Film Institute on its lists of the greatest American films as well as thrills and triumphs, THE BRIDGE ON THE RIVER KWAI (1957) is directed by the legendary David Lean – a recipient of the AFI Life Achievement Award – and features an all-star ensemble that includes...

This film was originally selected as an AFI Movie Club pick on April 12, 2020. BEN-HUR ranks #100 on AFI’s 10th anniversary list of the greatest American movies of all time and #49 for the most thrilling. The film’s star Charlton Heston served as the chairman of the American Film Institute from 1973-1983!  HOW TO WATCH...