Trailer
41
WeakGoodWatch scoreSummary
Twenty years ago, Vietnam turned three American boys into men, but amidst the horror, Johnny Burke cracked. When his friends, Max and Rudy, stop him from torturing an innocent Cambodian girl, he wheels on them and, aflame with hatred, vows vengeance.
Good for
- Friends night
- Thought-provoking
- Adults
Skip it if
- You want something to laugh at
- You need an uplifting mood
- Graphic violence bothers you
Where to watch
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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.
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Crew
- Directed by
- Robert J. Smawley
- Written by
- Asher Brauner
Everyone
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Facts
August 24, 1989 · 1 h 32 min · R
- Released
- August 24, 1989
- Runtime
- 1 h 32 min
- Age rating
- R
- Content
- Violence, Disturbing Imagery
- Genres
- Action
- Original language
- English
- Made in
- South Africa, United States
- Available in
- 5 countries
Q&A
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Questions about American Eagle
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
Is American Eagle worth watching?
41
WeakGoodWatch scoreReviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 41 (IMDb 4.5).
Will I feel good after watching American Eagle?
BleakHopeful
Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 6 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.


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