The Sergeant

1968·Movie
1h 48min
64
DecentGoodWatch score

Where to watch

No stream option in US yet.

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No humor.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline5
  • Violence5

Heart

Melancholic and moving

  • Melancholy8
  • Pathos7
  • Catharsis6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Cringe Humor2

World

The mind and history

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

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AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

Just one weakness.... Just one.

Master Sgt. Albert Callan is a war hero and a no-nonsense leader who reforms his previously mismanaged military base. Although Callan seems collected, he struggles as a closeted homosexual. When the sergeant becomes obsessed with his handsome clerk, Tom Swanson, he even disrupts the young man's relationship with his French girlfriend, Solange. Since Swanson isn't receptive to Callan's advances, it creates major tension between the two men.
Closeted HomosexualityMilitary LeadershipObsessionRepressed DesireInternal ConflictPost-War TensionPsychological DramaCharacter StudyTragic Romance

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Sequels and Prequels

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Where can I stream The Sergeant legally?

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

Is The Sergeant worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65/100 (IMDb 6.6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Sergeant rated?

Sexual contentStrong language

Content advisories: sexual content and strong language.

How long is The Sergeant?

1 h 48 min

The Sergeant runs 1 h 48 min.

What language is The Sergeant in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Sergeant?

2CAUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Sergeant in 2 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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