The Veteran

2006·Movie
1h 30min·PG-13

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The Veteran fingerprint

Light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Violence6
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Melancholic and moving

  • Melancholy8
  • Pathos7
  • Nostalgia7

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Everyday modern life, war, and society

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Sound Centrality7
  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6

Who it's for

AdultsSolo WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

Thirty years on from Vietnam, a government official is trying to track down soldiers who went missing in action, in the hope that it may lead her to her father. Meanwhile, a war veteran is forced to relive painful memories of how he was left for dead by his own platoon, and the heinous crimes he once committed while in the line of duty.
Post-Vietnam TraumaPsychological ThrillerGovernment ConspiracyMoral AmbiguityDark SecretsHaunted VeteranPolitical IntrigueCharacter StudyBleak Tone

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Veteran

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Where can I stream The Veteran legally?

The Veteran is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, and Fawesome. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Veteran worth watching?

49
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 50/100 (IMDb 3.9 and Rotten Tomatoes 60%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Veteran rated?

PG-13ViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence, strong language, and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Veteran?

1 h 30 min

The Veteran runs 1 h 30 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Veteran?

Critics60
Audiences39

Not quite. Critics rate The Veteran higher (60) than audiences (39). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Veteran in?

EnglishVietnamese

It was made in English, with some Vietnamese. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Veteran?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Veteran in 23 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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