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Tigerland

2000·Movie
1h 41min·R
68
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High energy, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Melancholic and moving

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Melancholy8
  • Pathos7
  • Catharsis7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Cringe Humor2

World

War, history, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and characters

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Sound Centrality7

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About

The system wanted them to become soldiers. One soldier just wanted to be human.

A group of recruits go through Advanced Infantry Training at Fort Polk, Louisiana's infamous Tigerland, last stop before Vietnam for tens of thousands of young men in 1971.
Vietnam WarInfantry TrainingPsychological DramaGritty RealismBleak OutlookCharacter StudyComing-of-AgeAnti-WarIntense Atmosphere

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Tigerland

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Where can I stream Tigerland legally?

Tigerland 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 Plex and Tubi TV. 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 Tigerland worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68/100 (IMDb 6.9, Rotten Tomatoes 78%, and Metacritic 55). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Tigerland rated?

RViolenceStrong language

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

How long is Tigerland?

1 h 41 min

Tigerland runs 1 h 41 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Tigerland?

Critics67
Audiences71

Yes. Critics average 67 and audiences 71 out of 100, so both groups see Tigerland much the same way.

Was Tigerland a box office hit?

Budget$10 million
Box office$148,701

No. It cost about $10 million to make and earned $148,701 worldwide, 1% of its budget.

What language is Tigerland in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Germany, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Tigerland?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Tigerland in 82 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Tigerland use?

Bittersweet EndingOnly a Flesh WoundDarker and EdgierDeadpan SnarkerForeshadowingIt Began with a Twist of FateDeep SouthWar Is HellDude, Where's My Respect?Protagonist-Centred MoralityBerserk ButtonDid You Just Flip Off Cthulhu?and 53 more

TV Tropes lists 65 storytelling tropes for Tigerland, including Bittersweet Ending, Only a Flesh Wound, Darker and Edgier.