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Soldier Blue

1970·Movie
1h 55min·R
53
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Rotten Tomatoes38%70%
IMDb6.9Rotten Tomatoes38%70%

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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Brutally violent and tense

Fast from start to finish.

  • Violence9
  • Tension8
  • Scare7

Heart

Moving and melancholic

  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy7
  • Catharsis6

Humor

Some dark humor and satire

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor6
  • Satire & Parody5
  • Cringe Humor3

World

History, society, and war

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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About

The most savage film in history!

After a cavalry group is massacred by the Cheyenne, only two survivors remain: Honus, a naive private devoted to his duty, and Cresta, a young woman who had lived with the Cheyenne two years and whose sympathies lie more with them than with the US government. Together, they must try to reach the cavalry's main base camp. As they travel onward, Honus is torn between his growing affection for Cresta.
Violent WesternHistorical DramaSocial CommentaryRevisionistBleakCavalryCheyenneMoral ConflictGraphicTense

Crew

Directed by:
Ralph Nelson, Everett Creach, Terry Morse Jr.
Written by:
John Gay, Theodore V. Olsen
Produced by:
William S. Gilmore, Joseph E. Levine, Gabriel Katzka
Composed by:
Colin Miller, Roy Budd, Roy Budd

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Soldier Blue

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Where can I stream Soldier Blue legally?

PrimeFlixFlingPlexAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsBFI PlayerTubi TVHowdyAmazon MX Player

Soldier Blue is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, FlixFling, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Plex, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, 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 Soldier Blue worth watching?

53
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 53/100 (IMDb 6.9 and Rotten Tomatoes 38%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Soldier Blue rated?

RViolenceNuditySexual content

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, nudity, and sexual content.

How long is Soldier Blue?

1 h 55 min

Soldier Blue runs 1 h 55 min.

Is Soldier Blue based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on Soldier Blue?

Critics38
Audiences70

Not quite. Audiences rate Soldier Blue higher (70) than critics (38). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Soldier Blue in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Soldier Blue?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Soldier Blue in 20 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Soldier Blue use?

Armies Are EvilAtrocity MontageBlood KnightDeath of a ChildDoes This Remind You of Anything?Downer EndingEvil ColonialistExploitation FilmThe Film of the BookSoundtrack DissonanceRape, Pillage, and BurnPerspective Flipand 6 more

TV Tropes lists 18 storytelling tropes for Soldier Blue, including Armies Are Evil, Atrocity Montage, Blood Knight.