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Death of a Soldier

1986·Movie
1h 33min·R
28
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Strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Violence5
  • Fast Pace4

Heart

Moving

  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy6
  • Catharsis6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Cringe Humor2

World

History, the mind, and society

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

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About

The obscenity of war. The brutality of murder. The travesty of justice.

Based on a true story, James Coburn portrays a military lawyer assigned to defend a confessed psychotic killer. Set in the context of WWII and the uneasy US-Australian military alliance. The accused killer claims to have killed 3 women in order to possess their voices. Despite the defense lawyer's concerns that the killer is not fit to stand trial, the US military presses forward with the case and its desire to have the killer executed in order to strengthen the shaky alliance.
WWII DramaLegal DramaPsychological ThrillerBased on True StoryMoral DilemmaCourtroomHistorical SettingMilitary JusticeSocial Commentary

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Death of a Soldier legally?

Death of a Soldier is included with a subscription to FlixFling and Midnight Pulp in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on JustWatch TV, Fandango at Home Free, and Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Fandango At Home, and FlixFling. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Death of a Soldier worth watching?

28
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Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 29/100 (IMDb 5.8). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Death of a Soldier rated?

RViolence

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

How long is Death of a Soldier?

1 h 33 min

Death of a Soldier runs 1 h 33 min.

Is Death of a Soldier based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

What language is Death of a Soldier in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Australia.

In how many countries can I watch Death of a Soldier?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Death of a Soldier in 139 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.