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Revolution

1985Movie2 h 6 min

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A violent, moving adventure movie about history and war.

Good for friends night · teens · pure escapism

Skip it if you want something to laugh at

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Not for laughs, warmth or scares.

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Story

The war that won a nation its freedom, a woman her destiny, a young man his independence, and a father his son's love.

New York trapper Tom Dobb becomes an unwilling participant in the American Revolution after his son Ned is drafted into the Army by the villainous Sergeant Major Peasy. Tom attempts to find his son, and eventually becomes convinced that he must take a stand and fight for the freedom of the Colonies, alongside the aristocratic rebel Daisy McConnahay. As Tom undergoes his change of heart, the events of the war unfold in large-scale grandeur.

Feels like

  • American Revolution
  • War Epic
  • Period Drama
  • Father-Son Relationship
  • Struggle for Freedom
  • Large-Scale Battles
  • Political Intrigue
  • Tragic Undertones

Cast

Crew

Directed by
Hugh Hudson
Written by
Robert Dillon
Produced by
Irwin Winkler

Everyone

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Facts

December 25, 1985 · 2 h 6 min · Violence

Released
December 25, 1985
Runtime
2 h 6 min
Content
Violence
Genres
Adventure, Drama, History, War
Original language
English
Made in
Norway, United Kingdom
Budget
$28 million
Box office
$358,574
Available in
15 countries
Keywords
based on true story

Tropes

Calling the Old Man Out, Chained Heat, Conscription +9

  • Calling the Old Man Out
  • Chained Heat
  • Conscription
  • Dirty Coward
  • The Dung Ages
  • Foregone Conclusion
  • Hope Spot
  • Hunting the Most Dangerous Game
  • Kick the Dog
  • Large Ham
  • What the Hell, Hero?
  • La Résistance

12 of 16 tropes. From TV Tropes.