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Hell Is for Heroes

1962·Movie
1h 30min·NR
66
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Metacritic76–Rotten Tomatoes86%74%
IMDb6.9Metacritic76–Rotten Tomatoes86%74%

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High energy, striking style, no humor.

Energy

Tense and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos6
  • Melancholy6
  • Catharsis5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Physical Comedy2

World

War, history, and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Sound Centrality7

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This is the living hell for heroes

World War II drama where the action centers around a single maneuver by a squad of GIs in retaliation against the force of the German Siegfried line. Reese joins a group of weary GIs unexpectedly ordered back into the line when on their way to a rest area. While most of the men withdraw from their positions facing a German pillbox at the far side of a mine-field, half a dozen men are left to protect a wide front. By various ruses, they manage to convince the Germans that a large force is still holding the position. Then Reese leads two of the men in an unauthorized and unsuccessful attack on the pillbox, in which the other two are killed; and when the main platoon returns, he is threatened with court-martial. Rather that face the disgrace, and in an attempt to show he was right, he makes a one-man attack on the pillbox.
WWII FrontlinePsychological WarfareGrim RealismSiegfried LineSquad DynamicsMoral AmbiguityBleak OutlookHeroism & Futility

Crew

Directed by:
Don Siegel, William McGarry, James A. Rosenberger
Written by:
Richard Carr, Robert Pirosh, Robert Pirosh
Produced by:
Henry Blanke
Composed by:
Shelly Manne, Leonard Rosenman, Leonard Rosenman

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Hell Is for Heroes legally?

Hoopla

You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Hell Is for Heroes worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67/100 (IMDb 6.9, Rotten Tomatoes 86%, and Metacritic 76). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Hell Is for Heroes rated?

NRViolenceStrong language

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

How long is Hell Is for Heroes?

1 h 30 min

Hell Is for Heroes runs 1 h 30 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Hell Is for Heroes?

Critics81
Audiences72

Not quite. Critics rate Hell Is for Heroes higher (81) than audiences (72). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Hell Is for Heroes in?

EnglishGermanPolish

It was made in English, with some German, Polish. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Hell Is for Heroes?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Hell Is for Heroes in 47 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Hell Is for Heroes use?

Newhart PhonecallHeroic SacrificeBackup BluffDeliberately MonochromeHollywood DarknessThe Team WannabeShaped Like ItselfAnyone Can DieWar Is HellBlood KnightStock FootageNo Endingand 4 more

TV Tropes lists 16 storytelling tropes for Hell Is for Heroes, including Newhart Phonecall, Heroic Sacrifice, Backup Bluff.