We Were Soldiers (2002)
An earnest, gritty, and suspenseful history of soldiers facing epic combat in Vietnam's Ia Drang Valley.
The year is 1965 and America is at war with North Vietnam. Commanding the air cavalry is Lt. Col. Hal Moore (Gibson), a born leader committed to his troops. His target: the Ia Drang Valley, called "The Valley of Death." As Moore prepares for one of the most violent battles in U.S. history, he delivers a stirring promise to his soldiers and their families: "I will leave no man behind...dead or alive. We will all come home together."
How intense is We Were Soldiers?
We Were Soldiers 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 We Were Soldiers feels like
- Tone
- grittyepicearnestsuspenseful
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
- True story
- Yes, based on a book.
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Is We Were Soldiers for you?
Is We Were Soldiers scary?
Only a little. We Were Soldiers has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is We Were Soldiers gory or violent?
Graphic gore (2 of 3) and brutal violence (3 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is We Were Soldiers sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is We Were Soldiers 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 We Were Soldiers?
We Were Soldiers runs 2h 18m.
Where can I stream We Were Soldiers?
We Were Soldiers is streaming on MGM+, Kanopy and Hoopla.
Does We Were Soldiers have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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