The Veteran

2011·Movie
1h 38min·R
IMDb5.8Rotten Tomatoes60%38%

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The Veteran fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Tense and violent

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension8
  • Violence8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Melancholic

  • Melancholy7
  • Pathos6
  • Catharsis5

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Cringe Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and politics

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

A True Soldier Never Leaves The Battlefield

Soldier Robert Miller returns home from Afghanistan unable to fit back into society. Living on a violent council estate and finding work in undercover surveillance, he becomes obsessed with taking down a group of local gangsters who are intrinsically tied to a suspected terrorist cell. Taking the situation into his own hands, Robert embarks on a brutal quest for justice, with devastating consequences.
Gritty Crime ThrillerPost-War TraumaSocial RealismUrban DecayVigilante JusticeConspiracyBleakPsychologicalBritish Cinema

Crew

Directed by:
Matthew Hope, Jude Campbell, Emily Perowne
Written by:
Matthew Hope, Robert Henry Craft
Produced by:
Amelia Hashemi, Rose Wicksteed, Kim Leggatt
Composed by:
Jack Stew, David Mackie, Gavin Marshall

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Veteran

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Where can I stream The Veteran legally?

JustWatch TVThe RokuFawesomeXLTV Amazon Channel Tubi TVYOW.tv

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Is The Veteran worth watching?

55
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56/100 (IMDb 5.8 and Rotten Tomatoes 60%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Veteran rated?

RViolenceStrong languageDrug use

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

How long is The Veteran?

1 h 38 min

The Veteran runs 1 h 38 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Veteran?

Critics60
Audiences48

Not quite. Critics rate The Veteran higher (60) than audiences (48). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Veteran in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch The Veteran?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Veteran in 138 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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