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Hornets' Nest

1970·Movie
1h 50min
IMDb5.8Rotten Tomatoes–30%

Where to watch

PrimefuboTVMGM+PhiloIndieFlix

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Hornets' Nest fingerprint

High energy, striking style, no humor.

Energy

Thrilling and tense

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline8
  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Catharsis6
  • Hopefulness4
  • Coming of Age4

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Physical Comedy1
  • Dark Humor1

World

History and war

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Sound Centrality7

Who it's for

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About

An American commando who's the sole survivor of a parachute jump into WWII-era Italy leads a group of children in a campaign of sabotage against the Nazis.
WWII Action ThrillerGuerilla WarfareSurvival StoryExplosive & GrittyUnlikely AlliesClassic War FilmHigh Stakes MissionHeroic UnderdogAdrenaline-Fueled

Crew

Directed by:
Phil Karlson, Franco Cirino
Written by:
James Dobson, S.S. Schweitzer
Produced by:
Stanley S. Canter, Ottavio Oppo, Graham Cottle
Composed by:
Ennio Morricone, Alban Streeter, David Hildyard

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Hornets' Nest

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Where can I stream Hornets' Nest legally?

PrimefuboTVMGM+PhiloIndieFlixPlexFawesomeIndieFlix Shorts

Hornets' Nest is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo, and MGM+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on YouTube Free, Plex, and Fawesome. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Hornets' Nest worth watching?

48
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 48/100 (IMDb 5.8). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Hornets' Nest rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is Hornets' Nest?

1 h 50 min

Hornets' Nest runs 1 h 50 min.

What language is Hornets' Nest in?

EnglishItalianGerman

It was made in English, with some Italian, German. Produced in Italy, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Hornets' Nest?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Hornets' Nest in 134 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Hornets' Nest use?

Died in Your Arms TonightFree-Range ChildrenAll Germans Are NazisMy God, What Have I Done?"Not So Different" RemarkPet the DogGray-and-Gray MoralityRevenge Before ReasonEgomaniac HunterPunch-Clock VillainRefuge in AudacityAsskicking Leads to Leadershipand 60 more

TV Tropes lists 72 storytelling tropes for Hornets' Nest, including Died in Your Arms Tonight, Free-Range Children, All Germans Are Nazis.