Hacksaw Ridge (2016)
An earnest medic in WWII refuses to kill, facing gritty combat and earning an epic honor.
WWII American Army Medic Desmond T. Doss, who served during the Battle of Okinawa, refuses to kill people and becomes the first Conscientious Objector in American history to receive the Congressional Medal of Honor.
How intense is Hacksaw Ridge?
Hacksaw Ridge is mildly scary, with extreme gore and brutal violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What Hacksaw Ridge feels like
- Tone
- grittyearnestepicsuspenseful
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
- True story
- Yes, based on true events.
Where to stream Hacksaw Ridge
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Is Hacksaw Ridge for you?
Is Hacksaw Ridge scary?
Only a little. Hacksaw Ridge has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Hacksaw Ridge gory or violent?
Extreme gore (3 of 3) and brutal violence (3 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is Hacksaw Ridge sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is Hacksaw Ridge OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 1, gore 3, violence 3, each out of 3.
How long is Hacksaw Ridge?
Hacksaw Ridge runs 2h 19m.
Where can I stream Hacksaw Ridge?
Hacksaw Ridge is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does Hacksaw Ridge have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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