Only The Brave

2006·Movie
1h 39min·R

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High energy, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Tense and violent

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension8
  • Violence8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy8
  • Nostalgia7

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Dark Humor1
  • Situational Comedy0

World

History, war, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability6
  • Novelty6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout sound design

  • Sound Centrality8
  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7

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About

AMERICA’S MOST DECORATED UNIT IN MILITARY HISTORY…, THIS IS THEIR STORY.

A searing portrait of war and prejudice, ‘Only the Brave’ takes you on a haunting journey into the hearts and minds of the forgotten heroes of WWII – the Japanese-American 100th/442nd. In 1941, when Japan attacked Pearl Harbor, overnight Japanese Americans were put into internment camps for the duration of the war. Determined to prove their loyalty, 1400 Japanese Americans successfully petitioned the government to serve becoming the 100th Infantry Battalion. They were sent to North Africa, Italy and finally France were they performed an impossibly-dangerous rescue of the Texas 36th Division. During their two years of combat these men received an unparalleled 21 Medals of Honor, 9,486 Purple Hearts, 8 Presidential Citations, 53 Distinguished Service Crosses, 588 Silver Stars and 5,200 Bronze stars – making them the most decorated unit of their size in American military history. This is their story.
WWII Historical DramaJapanese-American ExperienceMilitary HeroismAgainst PrejudiceIntense CombatSacrifice & LoyaltyEmotional & GrittyBiographical AccountSocial Commentary

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Questions about Only The Brave

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Is Only The Brave worth watching?

53
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 54/100 (IMDb 5.3). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Only The Brave rated?

RViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, strong language, and disturbing imagery.

How long is Only The Brave?

1 h 39 min

Only The Brave runs 1 h 39 min.

Is Only The Brave based on a true story?

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

Was Only The Brave a box office hit?

Budget$3 million
Box office$150,000

No. It cost about $3 million to make and earned $150,000 worldwide, 5% of its budget.

What language is Only The Brave in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Only The Brave?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Only The Brave in 57 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Only The Brave use?

Adaptation DistillationAlternative Foreign Theme SongAnswer CutBears Are Bad NewsCassandra TruthChekhov's GunThe DeterminatorSurvivor's GuiltFire-Forged FriendsInstantly Proven WrongJerkassHeroic BSoDand 16 more

TV Tropes lists 28 storytelling tropes for Only The Brave, including Adaptation Distillation, Alternative Foreign Theme Song, Answer Cut.

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