Phantom Soldiers

1987·Movie
1h 35min
62
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.4Metacritic––Rotten Tomatoes––

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Phantom Soldiers fingerprint

High energy, light on feelings.

Energy

Brutally violent and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Violence9
  • Adrenaline8
  • Fast Pace8

Heart

Nostalgic

  • Nostalgia7
  • Melancholy6
  • Pathos5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Physical Comedy3
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

War and history

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality5
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue7
  • Direction6
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightParty VibePublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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Graphic violence bothers youYou want something quiet and calm

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About

Texas Ranger Daniel Custer leaves for Vietnam to find his brother Michael, a Green Beret Lieutenant who has been reported missing in action. Michael's squad was searching for a mysterious group of 'phantom soldiers' that had been using US-made arms for massacring villages and killing unarmed civilians. Daniel goes out on his own into the jungles of Vietnam to find his brother and stop these killers.
Vietnam War ActionBrotherhoodJungle WarfareMissing in ActionRambo-esque80s Action MovieRevengeMilitaryGritty

Crew

Directed by:
Teddy Chiu
Written by:
Jim Gaines, Rod Davis

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

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Questions about Phantom Soldiers

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Phantom Soldiers legally?

PrimeFandango at Home FreeEternal FamilyFawesomeTubi TV

Phantom Soldiers is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Eternal Family, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Fandango at Home Free, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Phantom Soldiers worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62/100 (IMDb 5.4). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Phantom Soldiers rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is Phantom Soldiers?

1 h 35 min

Phantom Soldiers runs 1 h 35 min.

What language is Phantom Soldiers in?

ItalianEnglish

It was made in Italian, with some English. Produced in Italy, Philippines.

In how many countries can I watch Phantom Soldiers?

5AUCAGBMXUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Phantom Soldiers in 5 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Phantom Soldiers use?

Elite MooksMore DakkaGas Mask MooksBig Badass Battle SequenceBadass CrewR-Rated OpeningLeave No SurvivorsFlamethrower BackfireSkeletons in the Coat ClosetStuff Blowing UpAntagonist TitleSlashed Throatand 11 more

TV Tropes lists 23 storytelling tropes for Phantom Soldiers, including Elite Mooks, More Dakka, Gas Mask Mooks.

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