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Men of War

1994Movie1 h 43 minR

Drama
50
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.6Rotten Tomatoes–44%

A brutally violent, thrilling action movie about everyday modern life and war.

Good for friends night · party vibe · teens

Skip it if graphic violence bothers you · you want something quiet and calm

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Story

Killers for hire are paid for what they can do, not for what they believe... until today.

Nick Gunar is a burnt-out, jaded and hard-up former mercenary who is having a difficult time adjusting to civilian life. At the end of his rope, he is hired by the Nitro Mine Corporation to strong-arm the natives of a South China Sea island into giving up their rights to its valuable mineral resources. Nick loathes the thought of another mission, but this seemingly easy job will earn him enough money to get back with his estranged family. He recruits some of his former mercenary buddies to help him with the job. The island people refuse to give up their land and Nick decides to help them fight the greedy corporation that hired him. As greed and treachery begin to unravel, Nick's band of mercenaries choose sides.

Feels like

  • Mercenary Action
  • Greedy Corporation
  • Island Conflict
  • Betrayal
  • Redemption
  • Political Intrigue
  • Explosive Combat
  • Moral Dilemma
  • 90s Action

Cast

16 of 16

Crew

Directed by
Perry Lang
Written by
John Sayles, Ethan Reiff, Cyrus Voris
Produced by
Andrew Pfeffer, Arthur Goldblatt
Music by
Gerald Gouriet

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

September 3, 1994 · 1 h 43 min · R

Released
September 3, 1994
Runtime
1 h 43 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Action, Drama, Thriller, War
Original language
English
Made in
United States, Spain, Thailand
Budget
$9 million
Available in
18 countries

Tropes

Extended Disarming, The Smurfette Principle, Scary Black Man +9

  • Extended Disarming
  • The Smurfette Principle
  • Scary Black Man
  • No-Holds-Barred Beatdown
  • Warrior Poet
  • BFG
  • Let's Get Dangerous!
  • Oh, Crap!
  • Sociopathic Soldier
  • The Gambling Addict
  • The Big Guy
  • Evil Brit

12 of 45 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Men of War?"

Questions about Men of War

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Men of War?

PrimeThe RokuHooplaPluto TVNight Flight+FawesomeMidnight PulpARROW

In the United States, Men of War streams on Prime, Night Flight+, Midnight Pulp, and ARROW, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Hoopla, Pluto TV, and Fawesome. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 11 other countries.

Is Men of War worth watching?

50
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 50 (IMDb 5.6).

Can I half-watch Men of War?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

What tropes does Men of War use?

Extended DisarmingThe Smurfette PrincipleScary Black ManNo-Holds-Barred BeatdownWarrior PoetBFGLet's Get Dangerous!Oh, Crap!Sociopathic SoldierThe Gambling AddictThe Big GuyEvil Britand 33 more

TV Tropes lists 45 tropes for it, including Extended Disarming, The Smurfette Principle, and Scary Black Man.