We Were Soldiers (2002)
Directed by Randall Wallace · 138 min · Action, History, War
37.6 TOPICAL score · #2,874 of 6,776 films
Vote for it on the board →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."
We Were Soldiers (2002, directed by Randall Wallace) has a TOPICAL score of 37.6 - ranked 2,874 of the 6,776 films TOPICAL scores. It scores highest on historical impact and lasting engagement, and lowest on awards. Critics: 63% on Rotten Tomatoes · Metacritic 65. Audiences: TMDB 7.1/10 (2,393 ratings). Wikipedia covers it in 45 languages.
Why this score
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- Critics63% on Rotten Tomatoes · Metacritic 65
- AudienceTMDB 7.1/10 (2,393 ratings)
- Awards0 wins, 0 nominations
- ImpactWikipedia articles in 45 languages
- Still read58,650 Wikipedia readers in the last 60 days
Starring: Mel Gibson (actor #639), Madeleine Stowe, Greg Kinnear (actor #717), Sam Elliott (actor #869)
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