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The Fourth War

1990·Movie
1h 31min·R

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The Fourth War fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy6
  • Catharsis6
  • Pathos5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Satire & Parody3

World

War, history, and politics

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Sound Centrality7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

Two proud heroes with no one left to fight... But each other.

Cold War adversaries Col. Jack Knowles and his Russian counterpart, Col. Valachev, are stationed on opposite sides of the German-Czech border. Both men are responsible for a group of troops in their remote settings, and both have been shaped by their combat experiences and a shared aversion to their superiors' ways of doing things. After a defector is killed, things escalate into a full-fledged battle with serious geopolitical ramifications.
Cold War ConflictMilitary StandoffPsychological WarfareGeopolitical TensionCharacter-Driven DramaTense & SuspensefulHistorical SettingMasculine ConflictMoral Ambiguity

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Sequels and Prequels

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Questions about The Fourth War

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Where can I stream The Fourth War legally?

The Fourth War is included with a subscription to fuboTV, Philo, and MGM+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Tubi TV. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Fourth War worth watching?

47
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 47/100 (IMDb 5.5, Rotten Tomatoes 64%, and Metacritic 57). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Fourth War rated?

RViolenceStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is The Fourth War?

1 h 31 min

The Fourth War runs 1 h 31 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Fourth War?

Critics61
Audiences41

Not quite. Critics rate The Fourth War higher (61) than audiences (41). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Fourth War in?

EnglishRussianGermanCzech

It was made in English, with some Russian, German, Czech. Produced in United States, Canada.

In how many countries can I watch The Fourth War?

6AUCAGBGGKRUS

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