Friendly Fire

1980·Movie
2h 27min·NR
73
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Metacritic––Rotten Tomatoes–73%

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Big heart, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline5
  • Fast Pace5

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos9
  • Family Dynamics9
  • Melancholy8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor3
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Family, society, and history

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances, characters, and direction

  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9
  • Direction8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

In war, the only thing worse than death is not knowing the truth.

In March 1970, a U.S. Army officer arrived at the Iowa farm of Peg and Gene Mullen and informed them that their son Michael had been killed in Vietnam by "friendly fire." Their determined attempts to learn more about the circumstances of their son's death are the subject of this true account film.
Vietnam WarTrue StoryMilitary InjusticeGrief and LossFamily DramaSocial CommentaryPolitical IntrigueCharacter-Driven

Crew

Directed by:
David Greene, Betty Goldberg, Ric Rondell
Written by:
Fay Kanin, C.D.B. Bryan
Produced by:
Mike Fenton, Jane Feinberg, Richard L. O'Connor
Composed by:
Leonard Rosenman, Jim Henrikson, Bill Wistrom

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Friendly Fire

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Where can I stream Friendly Fire legally?

PrimefuboTVThe RokuShout! Factory TVPlexAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsFawesomeShout! Factory

Friendly Fire is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Shout! Factory TV, Plex, and Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Friendly Fire worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74/100 (IMDb 7.2). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Friendly Fire rated?

NRViolence

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is Friendly Fire?

2 h 27 min

Friendly Fire runs 2 h 27 min.

Is Friendly Fire based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

What language is Friendly Fire in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States, United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Friendly Fire?

3CAGBUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Friendly Fire in 3 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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