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Never So Few

1959·Movie
2h 5min
44
WeakGoodWatch score

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High energy, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Violent and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Violence8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Cathartic and nostalgic

  • Catharsis7
  • Nostalgia7
  • Pathos6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor3
  • Physical Comedy2

World

War, history, and politics

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensThought-Provoking

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About

Kiss by kiss the time ran out and never so few were the moments left for love!

A U.S. military troop takes command of a band of Burmese guerillas during World War II.
World War II DramaBurmaGuerilla WarfareMilitary LeadershipHistorical ConflictMoral AmbiguityIntense ActionComplicated AlliancesCharacter-Driven1950s Production

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Never So Few legally?

Never So Few is included with a subscription to YouTube TV and TCM in the United States. 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 Never So Few worth watching?

44
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 44/100 (IMDb 5.8 and Rotten Tomatoes 40%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Never So Few rated?

ViolenceStrong language

Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is Never So Few?

2 h 5 min

Never So Few runs 2 h 5 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Never So Few?

Critics40
Audiences46

Yes. Critics average 40 and audiences 46 out of 100, so both groups see Never So Few much the same way.

What language is Never So Few in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Never So Few?

24ATAUBEBRCACHDEDKESFIFRGBGGIE+10

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Never So Few in 24 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Never So Few use?

High-Class GlassVery Loosely Based on a True StoryA Father to His MenEstablishing Character MomentMatch CutLa RésistanceSpared by the AdaptationMercy KillField PromotionThe Film of the BookBinocular ShotVideo Creditsand 15 more

TV Tropes lists 27 storytelling tropes for Never So Few, including High-Class Glass, Very Loosely Based on a True Story, A Father to His Men.