Platoon (1986)
A naive recruit confronts the horrors of Vietnam, facing moral decay amidst the gritty, bleak landscape of war.
As a young and naive recruit in Vietnam, Chris Taylor faces a moral crisis when confronted with the horrors of war and the duality of man.
How intense is Platoon?
Platoon is mildly scary, with graphic gore and brutal violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What Platoon feels like
- Tone
- grittybleak
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Platoon
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Is Platoon for you?
Is Platoon scary?
Only a little. Platoon has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Platoon gory or violent?
Graphic gore (2 of 3) and brutal violence (3 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is Platoon sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is Platoon OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 1, gore 2, violence 3, each out of 3.
How long is Platoon?
Platoon runs 2h.
Where can I stream Platoon?
Platoon is streaming on MGM+, Hoopla, The Roku Channel and YouTube (free).
Does Platoon have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
No. Brace yourself.
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