Behind the Lines
Synopsis
Documentary based on three New York Times bestselling books by historian Andrew Carroll and inspired by the stage play If All the Sky Were Paper, the film tells the story of Carroll, who travels the world to seek out the greatest war letters ever written
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Behind the Lines - Official Trailer (2024)Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-11-07
Top Cast
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Annette Bening
Narrator (voice)
Laura Dern
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Eliza Bennett
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Rachel Bloom
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Gary Cole
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Abigail Cowen
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Monique Edwards
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Michael C. Hall
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Kelvin Harrison Jr.
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Paul Walter Hauser
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Thurn Hoffman
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Richard T. Jones
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Jay Lee
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Sandra Seacat
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Wes Studi
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DeWanda Wise
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Erick Lopez
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 735 DaysOctober 17, 2024
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 22, 2026
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Benitz
- Screenplay & Story
- John Benitz, Andrew Carroll
- Original Title
- Behind the Lines
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Studios
- Sypher Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Benitz
John Benitz, Andrew Carroll, Bryce Cyrier
Jason Pamer, Jens Jacob, Garland Hunt Jr., Dave Lopez, Kerry Patton
Department Leadership Roster
John Benitz
Director
Bryce Cyrier
Writer
John Benitz
Screenplay
Andrew Carroll
Screenplay
Jason Pamer
Producer
Jens Jacob
Producer
Garland Hunt Jr.
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Behind the Lines
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What is Behind the Lines about?
Documentary based on three New York Times bestselling books by historian Andrew Carroll and inspired by the stage play If All the Sky Were Paper, the film tells the story of Carroll, who travels the world to seek out the greatest war letters ever written
Who directed Behind the Lines?
Behind the Lines was directed by John Benitz.
Who stars in Behind the Lines?
The principal cast of Behind the Lines includes Annette Bening, Laura Dern, Eliza Bennett, Rachel Bloom, Gary Cole.
When was Behind the Lines released and how long is it?
Behind the Lines was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.