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The Soldier

2014·Movie
1h 26min
48
MediocreGoodWatch score

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High energy, no humor.

Energy

Tense and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos5
  • Melancholy4
  • Catharsis4

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Dark Humor2
  • Physical Comedy1

World

War, history, and politics

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality5
  • Novelty5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue7
  • Direction6
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Sound Centrality6

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The untold harrowing true story of Russia's top secret, covert operations carried out in North Vietnam during the infamous Vietnam War.

The Soldier tells us about the military operations taking place in the years 1965-1973 when a group of Russian military operatives carried out the advisory support of North Vietnam as well as covert operations to capture the spoils (the enemy's new war technologies) It is the story of a soldier named Paul who was sent from Moscow military school in Vietnam where he discovers a traitor among his colleagues. However, through a turn of events, he becomes a traitor in the eyes of the commander, and he has to run from his comrades to complete the operation and prove that he is not guilty. Along the way, he joins forces with a North Vietnamese man and an escaped military pilot. The three men make a plan to leave the territory of Vietnam but the road to freedom is full of dangers and surprises. In the end, Paul finds the original traitor and destroys him but he still has to prove his innocence.
Cold War EspionageVietnam War DramaSoviet Military PerspectiveHistorical ThrillerBetrayal and LoyaltyCovert OperationsGeopolitical IntrigueWar SurvivalPatriotic Sentiment

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Where can I stream The Soldier legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla 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 The Soldier worth watching?

48
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 48/100 (IMDb 4.4). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Soldier rated?

ViolenceStrong language

Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is The Soldier?

1 h 26 min

The Soldier runs 1 h 26 min.

What language is The Soldier in?

EnglishRussianVietnamese

It was made in English, with some Russian, Vietnamese. Produced in Russia.

In how many countries can I watch The Soldier?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Soldier in 15 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Soldier use?

Improperly Placed FirearmsHidden SuppliesCheckpoint CharlieCreation SequenceCrazy-PreparedNeedle in a Stack of NeedlesRamp JumpCounting to ThreeReverse PsychologyBaby CarriageClean Up CrewPretty Little Headshotsand 38 more

TV Tropes lists 50 storytelling tropes for The Soldier, including Improperly Placed Firearms, Hidden Supplies, Checkpoint Charlie.