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Platoon Leader

1988Movie1 h 37 minR

Drama
48
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.4Rotten Tomatoes–35%
48
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.4Rotten Tomatoes–35%

Summary

West Point graduate lieutenant Jeff Knight meets cynicism when taking command of sergeant Michael McNamara's tour veterans platoon in a Vietnamese trench camp.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood
  • Graphic violence bothers you
  • You want something quiet and calm

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Cast

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Crew

Directed by
Aaron Norris
Written by
Andrew Deutsch, David L. Walker, Rick Marx
Produced by
Harry Alan Towers
Music by
George S. Clinton

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Facts

October 1, 1988 · 1 h 37 min · R

Released
October 1, 1988
Runtime
1 h 37 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Drama, War, Action
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
13 countries

Q&A

3 questions, like "Where can I stream Platoon Leader?"

Questions about Platoon Leader

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Platoon Leader?

fuboTVMGM+PhiloThe Roku

In the United States, Platoon Leader streams on fuboTV, MGM+, and Philo, and it is free with ads on The Roku. It also streams in 5 other countries.

Is Platoon Leader worth watching?

48
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 48 (IMDb 5.4).

Will I feel good after watching Platoon Leader?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 7 for melancholy, against 3 for hopefulness.