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Hart's War

2002·Movie
2h 5min·R
IMDb6.4Metacritic495.4Rotten Tomatoes60%48%

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Hart's War fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Nerve-racking and violent

  • Tension9
  • Violence7
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Moving and melancholic

  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy8
  • Catharsis6

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

History, war, and crime

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and storytelling

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Narrative Structure8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

Beyond courage, beyond honor.

When Col. William McNamara is stripped of his freedom in a German POW camp, he's determined to keep on fighting even from behind enemy lines. Enlisting the help of a young lieutenant in a brilliant plot against his captors, McNamara risks everything on a mission to free his men and change the outcome of the war.
WWII DramaPOW CampLegal ThrillerMoral DilemmasRacial InjusticeSacrificeIntense PerformancesHistorical FictionMilitary StrategyJustice

Crew

Directed by:
Gregory Hoblit, Jeff J.J. Authors, Petr Drozda
Written by:
Billy Ray, Terry George, John Katzenbach
Produced by:
Gregory Hoblit, Deborah Aquila, David Ladd
Composed by:
Rachel Portman, Gary Summers, Steve Boeddeker

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Hart's War legally?

PrimeThe RokuHooplaVIX PlexAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsFawesomeTubi TV

Hart's War 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, VIX , and YouTube Free. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Hart's War worth watching?

55
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56/100 (IMDb 6.4, Rotten Tomatoes 60%, and Metacritic 49). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Hart's War rated?

RViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

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

How long is Hart's War?

2 h 5 min

Hart's War runs 2 h 5 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Hart's War?

Critics55
Audiences55

Yes. Critics average 55 and audiences 55 out of 100, so both groups see Hart's War much the same way.

Was Hart's War a box office hit?

Budget$70 million
Box office$32 million

No. It cost about $70 million to make and earned $32 million worldwide, 46% of its budget.

What language is Hart's War in?

EnglishGerman

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

In how many countries can I watch Hart's War?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Hart's War in 131 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Hart's War use?

Naïve NewcomerPull the ThreadClear Their NameAnti-VillainConvicted by Public OpinionLuxury Prison SuiteBystander SyndromeAsshole VictimBitch in Sheep's ClothingDisproportionate RetributionAffably EvilDressing as the Enemyand 27 more

TV Tropes lists 39 storytelling tropes for Hart's War, including Naïve Newcomer, Pull the Thread, Clear Their Name.