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A Marine Story

2010·Movie
1h 38min
50
MediocreGoodWatch score

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Strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Violence6
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Moving

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Pathos8
  • Coming of Age7
  • Melancholy6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Cringe Humor3
  • Dark Humor3

World

Everyday modern life, society, and politics

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Novelty6

Craft

Standout characters and performances

  • Character Depth9
  • Acting8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

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About

Every fight is personal

Marine officer Alexandra is tough enough to kick any guy's ass in a bar fight, but there's one opponent she can't beat: military policy. When she returns to her conservative hometown from Iraq with a mysterious personal life, she finds herself charged with preparing a tempestuous teenage girl to boot camp.
Military DramaLGBTQ+ ThemesSocial InjusticeCharacter StudySmall-Town ConflictDuty vs. IdentityMentorship StoryPost-War AdjustmentContemporary Realism

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream A Marine Story legally?

A Marine Story is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Fandango at Home Free, and Fawesome. 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 A Marine Story worth watching?

50
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 50/100 (IMDb 6, Rotten Tomatoes 60%, and Metacritic 51). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is A Marine Story rated?

Strong languageViolenceSexual content

Content advisories: strong language, violence, and sexual content.

How long is A Marine Story?

1 h 38 min

A Marine Story runs 1 h 38 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on A Marine Story?

Critics56
Audiences60

Yes. Critics average 56 and audiences 60 out of 100, so both groups see A Marine Story much the same way.

What language is A Marine Story in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch A Marine Story?

9ATAUCADEGBGGINMXUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for A Marine Story in 9 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does A Marine Story use?

Based on a True StoryDeterminatorAmazonian BeautyHappily Ever AfterBittersweet EndingHide Your LesbiansBrick JokeBookendsDisproportionate RetributionDrill Sergeant NastySemper FiTraining Montageand 1 more

TV Tropes lists 13 storytelling tropes for A Marine Story, including Based on a True Story, Determinator, Amazonian Beauty.