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The Soldier

1982·Movie
1h 28min·R
IMDb5.3Rotten Tomatoes–25%

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Relentless energy, emotionally cool.

Energy

Pulse-pounding and breakneck

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline9
  • Fast Pace9
  • Tension8

Heart

Hopeful and cathartic

  • Hopefulness7
  • Catharsis7
  • Nostalgia7

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

War, crime, and politics

  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6
  • Dialogue Centrality4

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Narrative Structure7
  • Acting6

Style

Standout editing

  • Editing8
  • Sound Centrality7
  • Cinematography6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

You don't assign him. You unleash him.

Terrorists take over a plutonium bomb and threaten to detonate it in a Saudi Arabian oil field. A special anti-terrorist unit is sent in to stop them.
80s Action ThrillerAnti-Terrorist OperationsHigh Stakes EspionageGeopolitical ConflictExplosive Action SequencesMilitary OperationGlobal ThreatHeroic InterventionFast-Paced

Crew

Directed by:
James Glickenhaus, Ron Bozman, Paula Mazur
Written by:
James Glickenhaus
Produced by:
James Glickenhaus, J. Boyce Harman Jr., Nan Bernstein Freed
Composed by:
Anthony J. Ciccolini III, Robert Hein, Edgar Froese

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Soldier

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Is The Soldier worth watching?

43
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Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 44/100 (IMDb 5.3). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Soldier rated?

RViolenceStrong language

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

How long is The Soldier?

1 h 28 min

The Soldier runs 1 h 28 min.

Was The Soldier a box office hit?

Budget$5 million
Box office$6 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $5 million to make and earned $6 million worldwide, 1.2 times its budget.

What language is The Soldier in?

EnglishFrenchRussian

It was made in English, with some French, Russian. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Soldier?

4CAESFRUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Soldier in 4 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Soldier use?

Improperly Placed FirearmsHidden SuppliesCheckpoint CharlieCrazy-PreparedEmpty QuiverCool CarNo Name GivenIt's Raining MenPre-Climax ClimaxHighly Conspicuous UniformEiffel Tower EffectBadass Israeliand 38 more

TV Tropes lists 50 storytelling tropes for The Soldier, including Improperly Placed Firearms, Hidden Supplies, Checkpoint Charlie.