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Hell Is for Heroes

1962Movie1 h 30 minNR

68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Letterboxd3.5/5Metacritic76–Rotten Tomatoes86%74%
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Letterboxd3.5/5Metacritic76–Rotten Tomatoes86%74%

Summary

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.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Thought-provoking

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Cast

16 of 16

Crew

Directed by
Don Siegel
Written by
Richard Carr, Robert Pirosh
Produced by
Henry Blanke
Music by
Leonard Rosenman

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Facts

June 26, 1962 · 1 h 30 min · NR

Released
June 26, 1962
Runtime
1 h 30 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
War
Original language
English
Also spoken
German, Polish
Made in
United States
Available in
47 countries

Tropes

Newhart Phonecall, Heroic Sacrifice, Backup Bluff +9

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Where can I stream Hell Is for Heroes?

Hoopla

In the United States, Hell Is for Heroes is free with ads on Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 6 other countries.

Is Hell Is for Heroes worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68 (IMDb 6.9, Letterboxd 3.5 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 86%, and Metacritic 76). Critics rate it higher (81 out of 100) than audiences (71).

Is Hell Is for Heroes plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (7 of 10) and dialogue centrality (7 of 10) more than on its plot.