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Last Days in Vietnam

2014Movie1 h 38 minNR

Documentary
84
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6Metacritic868.1Rotten Tomatoes95%84%

A deeply moving, relentlessly bleak war movie about history and war, with standout world-building.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood

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Story

How Many Could Be Saved?

During the chaotic final weeks of the Vietnam War, the North Vietnamese Army closes in on Saigon as the panicked South Vietnamese people desperately attempt to escape. On the ground, American soldiers and diplomats confront a moral quandary: whether to obey White House orders to evacuate only U.S. citizens.

Feels like

  • Historical War Drama
  • Fall of Saigon
  • Political Thriller
  • Emotional Devastation
  • Documentary Style
  • Military Evacuation
  • Humanitarian Crisis
  • Tragic Ending
  • Veteran Perspective
  • Cold War Aftermath

Cast

4 of 4

Crew

Directed by
Rory Kennedy
Written by
Mark Bailey, Keven McAlester
Produced by
Rory Kennedy, Keven McAlester
Music by
Gary Lionelli

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Facts

September 5, 2014 · 1 h 38 min · NR

Released
September 5, 2014
Runtime
1 h 38 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language
Genres
War, Documentary
Original language
English
Also spoken
Vietnamese
Made in
United States
Box office
$161
Available in
3 countries

Tropes

"Where Are They Now?" Epilogue, Blatant Lies, Stock Footage +9

  • "Where Are They Now?" Epilogue
  • Blatant Lies
  • Stock Footage
  • Spreading Disaster Map Graphic
  • The Ken Burns Effect
  • Video Credits
  • Documentary
  • How We Got Here
  • Cassandra Truth
  • The Mutiny
  • Talking Heads
  • Soundtrack Dissonance

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Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Last Days in Vietnam?"

Questions about Last Days in Vietnam

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Last Days in Vietnam?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Last Days in Vietnam from Google Play Movies and YouTube. It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is Last Days in Vietnam worth watching?

84
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84 (IMDb 7.6, Rotten Tomatoes 95%, and Metacritic 86). Critics rate it higher (91 out of 100) than audiences (80).

Will I feel good after watching Last Days in Vietnam?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is Last Days in Vietnam plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.