Special Forces

2003·Movie
1h 33min·R
51
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.2Metacritic376.2Rotten Tomatoes–21%

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Special Forces fingerprint

High energy, emotionally cool.

Energy

Thrilling and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline8
  • Fast Pace8
  • Violence8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Catharsis6
  • Hopefulness4
  • Pathos2

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Physical Comedy2
  • Wit & Wordplay1
  • Situational Comedy0

World

War

  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality5
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction6
  • Acting6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Sound Centrality7
  • Cinematography6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightParty VibePartner WatchSolo WatchBackground WatchPure Escapism

Skip it if

You want something to laugh atGraphic violence bothers youYou want something quiet and calm

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About

When the crazed commander (Eli Danker) of a sadistic army in Moldavia kidnaps an American photojournalist (Daniella Deutscher) and holds her hostage, his misguided actions ignite a targeted response from Maj. Don Harding (Marshall R. Teague) and his trained squad of special forces soldiers. With help from a local schoolteacher (Scott Adkins) who's trained in martial arts, Maj. Harding readies his troops for an all-out offensive.
Military ActionHostage RescueSpecial OperationsHigh Body CountDirect-to-VideoExplosive ActionRelentless PacingAdrenaline-FueledB-Movie Thrills

Crew

Directed by:
Isaac Florentine
Written by:
David N. White
Produced by:
Boaz Davidson, Avi Lerner, Danny Lerner
Composed by:
Stephen Edwards

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Special Forces

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Special Forces legally?

PrimeThe RokuFawesome

Special Forces 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 Fawesome. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Special Forces worth watching?

51
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 52/100 (IMDb 5.2 and Metacritic 37). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Special Forces rated?

RViolenceStrong language

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

How long is Special Forces?

1 h 33 min

Special Forces runs 1 h 33 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Special Forces?

Critics37
Audiences45

Not quite. Audiences rate Special Forces higher (45) than critics (37). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Special Forces in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Special Forces?

2FRUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Special Forces in 2 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Special Forces use?

Dark Is EvilIt's PersonalHarmful to MinorsBig Guy Fatality SyndromeForced to WatchSir Not-Appearing-in-This-TrailerBadass BikerThe TeamOffhand BackhandTaking You with MeWe Hardly Knew YePretty Little Headshotsand 29 more

TV Tropes lists 41 storytelling tropes for Special Forces, including Dark Is Evil, It's Personal, Harmful to Minors.

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