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Attack

1956·Movie
1h 47min·NR
86
ExcellentGoodWatch score

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A , war movie: , but never gory, .

Good for friends night · teens · thought-provoking

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It rips open the hot Hell behind the glory!

Battle of the Bulge, World War II, 1944. Lieutenant Costa, an infantry company officer who must establish artillery observation posts in a strategic area, has serious doubts about Captain Cooney's leadership ability.
Gritty War DramaPsychological WarfareCommand FailureMoral AmbiguityCharacter StudyIntense DialogueBleak OutlookWWII SettingAnti-War Themes

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Where can I stream Attack?

In the United States, Attack streams on Eternal Family, ScreenPix, ScreenPix Amazon Channel , and Artiflix, and it is free with ads on Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 125 other countries.

Is Attack worth watching?

86
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 86 (IMDb 7.4 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (77).

Will I feel good after watching Attack?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 7 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.

Is Attack plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (9 of 10) more than on its plot.