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Taps

1981Movie2 h 6 minPG

Drama
63
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Metacritic497.3Rotten Tomatoes69%67%

A tense, thrilling drama movie about war and politics.

Good for friends night · teens · thought-provoking

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Story

“This school is our home, we think it's worth defending.”

Military cadets take extreme measures to ensure the future of their academy when its existence is threatened by local condo developers.

Feels like

  • Military Drama
  • Coming-of-Age
  • Moral Conflict
  • Academy Life
  • Leadership
  • Ethical Dilemmas
  • Comradery
  • Rebellion

Cast

12 of 12

Crew

Directed by
Harold Becker
Written by
Robert Mark Kamen, Darryl Ponicsan, Devery Freeman
Produced by
Stanley R. Jaffe, Howard B. Jaffe
Music by
Maurice Jarre

Everyone

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Facts

December 20, 1981 · 2 h 6 min · PG

Released
December 20, 1981
Runtime
2 h 6 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$14 million
Box office
$36 million
Available in
39 countries

Tropes

Cut Phone Lines, My God, What Have I Done?, Child Soldiers +9

  • Cut Phone Lines
  • My God, What Have I Done?
  • Child Soldiers
  • Military School
  • The Dead Have Names
  • Never My Fault
  • Ambiguous Situation
  • Death Seeker
  • Who Will Bell the Cat?
  • Didn't Think This Through
  • Taps
  • Four-Star Badass

12 of 42 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Taps?"

Questions about Taps

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Taps?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Taps from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 3 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Taps worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63 (IMDb 6.8, Rotten Tomatoes 69%, and Metacritic 49). Audiences rate it higher (69 out of 100) than critics (59).

Is Taps okay for kids?

PGViolenceStrong language

Not for young kids: it's rated PG in the United States for violence and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

What tropes does Taps use?

Cut Phone LinesMy God, What Have I Done?Child SoldiersMilitary SchoolThe Dead Have NamesNever My FaultAmbiguous SituationDeath SeekerWho Will Bell the Cat?Didn't Think This ThroughTapsFour-Star Badassand 30 more

TV Tropes lists 42 tropes for it, including Cut Phone Lines, My God, What Have I Done?, and Child Soldiers.