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When Trumpets Fade

1998·Movie
1h 35min·R
IMDb7.0Rotten Tomatoes–73%

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HBO Max

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High energy, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and violent

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension8
  • Violence8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Melancholic and cathartic

  • Melancholy7
  • Catharsis7
  • Pathos6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

History, war, and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality5
  • Novelty5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Intrigue7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

Heroes are born when bullets fly,when earth explodes,when cannons roar...When trumpets fade

In WWII Western Germany, Private David Manning reluctantly leaves behind a mortally wounded fellow soldier and searches for survivors from his platoon, only to learn from commanding officer Captain Pritchett that they have all been killed in action. Despite requesting a discharge on the grounds of mental disability, Manning is promoted to sergeant and assigned to lead a new platoon of young inductees.
Gritty War DramaWWIIPsychological TraumaBleakSoldier's PerspectiveMoral ConflictIntenseCharacter Study

Crew

Directed by:
John Irvin, Gabriella Winkler
Written by:
W.W. Vought
Produced by:
Mindy Marin, Wendy Weidman, John Kemeny
Composed by:
David E. Fluhr, Adam Jenkins, Geoffrey Burgon

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream When Trumpets Fade legally?

HBO Max

When Trumpets Fade is included with a subscription to HBO Max in the United States. 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 When Trumpets Fade worth watching?

69
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Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70/100 (IMDb 7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is When Trumpets Fade rated?

RViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

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

How long is When Trumpets Fade?

1 h 35 min

When Trumpets Fade runs 1 h 35 min.

What language is When Trumpets Fade in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch When Trumpets Fade?

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What tropes does When Trumpets Fade use?

Suicide MissionEstablishing Character MomentOminous FogBook EndsKill It with FireIn the BackShoot the DogProfessional SlackerLand Mine Goes "Click!"Sociopathic SoldierSpiritual SuccessorNew Meatand 46 more

TV Tropes lists 58 storytelling tropes for When Trumpets Fade, including Suicide Mission, Establishing Character Moment, Ominous Fog.