Hearts and Minds

1974·Movie
1h 52min·R
IMDb8.2Metacritic688.3Rotten Tomatoes90%90%

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Hearts and Minds fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Brutally violent and tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Violence9
  • Tension7
  • Spectacle7

Heart

Moving and melancholic

  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy7
  • Catharsis6

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Satire & Parody4
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

History, war, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Standout direction and performances

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Complexity8

Style

Standout editing

  • Editing8
  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7

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AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

The Forever War. Goes On

Many times during his presidency, Lyndon B. Johnson said that ultimate victory in the Vietnam War depended upon the U.S. military winning the "hearts and minds" of the Vietnamese people. Filmmaker Peter Davis uses Johnson's phrase in an ironic context in this anti-war documentary, filmed and released while the Vietnam War was still under way, juxtaposing interviews with military figures like U.S. Army Chief of Staff William C. Westmoreland with shocking scenes of violence and brutality.
Vietnam WarAnti-War DocumentarySocial CommentaryPolitical CritiqueHistorical AnalysisBrutality of WarPsychological ImpactPropaganda vs. RealityChallenging Perspectives

Crew

Directed by:
Peter Davis
Produced by:
Richard Pearce, David Wyles, Peter Davis
Composed by:
James Nelson, Tom Cohen

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Hearts and Minds

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Where can I stream Hearts and Minds legally?

HBO MaxCriterionTCMMometu

Hearts and Minds is included with a subscription to HBO Max in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Mometu. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Hearts and Minds worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81/100 (IMDb 8.2, Rotten Tomatoes 90%, and Metacritic 68). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Hearts and Minds rated?

RViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Hearts and Minds?

1 h 52 min

Hearts and Minds runs 1 h 52 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Hearts and Minds?

Critics79
Audiences85

Yes. Critics average 79 and audiences 85 out of 100, so both groups see Hearts and Minds much the same way.

What language is Hearts and Minds in?

EnglishFrenchVietnamese

It was made in English, with some French, Vietnamese. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Hearts and Minds?

6AUCAGBIEUSNZ

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Hearts and Minds in 6 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Hearts and Minds use?

An Arm and a LegAsian Hooker StereotypeDeath of a ChildDraft DodgingFighting for a HomelandIronic JuxtapositionThe Ken Burns EffectMy Country 'Tis of Thee That I StingThe Noun and the NounTalking HeadsTitle DropYour Terrorists Are Our Freedom Fightersand 8 more

TV Tropes lists 20 storytelling tropes for Hearts and Minds, including An Arm and a Leg, Asian Hooker Stereotype, Death of a Child.

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