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The Charge of the Light Brigade

1936·Movie
1h 51min·NR
65
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High energy, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Epic and violent

Fast from start to finish.

  • Spectacle9
  • Violence8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Moving and cathartic

  • Pathos7
  • Catharsis7
  • Nostalgia7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

History, war, and politics

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances

  • Acting8
  • Direction7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout score

  • Music Composition8
  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7

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About

Theirs not to reason why, theirs but to do and die

In 1853, as the British and Russian empires compete to gain and maintain their place in the dreadful Great Game of political intrigues and alliances whose greatest prize is the domination of India and the border territories, Major Geoffrey Vickers must endure several betrayals and misfortunes before he can achieve his revenge at the Balaclava Heights, on October 25, 1854, the most glorious day of the Crimean War.
Historical EpicCavalry ChargeBritish Colonial IndiaMilitary DramaWar and Betrayal19th Century ConflictSpectacular Battle ScenesNationalism and Duty

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Charge of the Light Brigade legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Charge of the Light Brigade worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66/100 (IMDb 7 and Rotten Tomatoes 67%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Charge of the Light Brigade rated?

NRViolence

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is The Charge of the Light Brigade?

1 h 51 min

The Charge of the Light Brigade runs 1 h 51 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Charge of the Light Brigade?

Critics67
Audiences64

Yes. Critics average 67 and audiences 64 out of 100, so both groups see The Charge of the Light Brigade much the same way.

Was The Charge of the Light Brigade a box office hit?

Budget$1 million
Box office$3 million

Yes. It cost about $1 million to make and earned $3 million worldwide, 2.3 times its budget.

What language is The Charge of the Light Brigade in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Charge of the Light Brigade?

33ARATAUBOBRCACHCLCOCRDEDKECES+19

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Charge of the Light Brigade in 33 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Charge of the Light Brigade use?

Central ThemeThe AceThe Snack Is More InterestingHonor Before ReasonLove TriangleMy God, What Have I Done?Demoted to ExtraGlory DaysNever My FaultNice Job Breaking It, Hero!Screw the Rules, I Have Money!Dumbass Has a Pointand 74 more

TV Tropes lists 86 storytelling tropes for The Charge of the Light Brigade, including Central Theme, The Ace, The Snack Is More Interesting.