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A Few Good Men

1992·Movie
2h 18min·R

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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension8
  • Fast Pace7
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Cathartic and hopeful

  • Catharsis9
  • Hopefulness7
  • Pathos5

Humor

Plenty of sharp wit

  • Wit & Wordplay9
  • Situational Comedy2
  • Cringe Humor1

World

Crime, everyday modern life, and mystery

Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Dialogue Centrality10
  • Rewatchability8
  • World Immersion7

Craft

Standout performances, dialogue, and storytelling

  • Acting10
  • Dialogue Quality10
  • Narrative Structure9

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

In the heart of the nation's capital, in a courthouse of the U.S. government, one man will stop at nothing to keep his honor, and one will stop at nothing to find the truth.

When cocky military lawyer Lt. Daniel Kaffee and his co-counsel, Lt. Cmdr. JoAnne Galloway, are assigned to a murder case, they uncover a hazing ritual that could implicate high-ranking officials such as shady Col. Nathan Jessep.
Courtroom DramaMilitary ThrillerSharp DialogueMoral DilemmasConspiracy InvestigationPowerful PerformancesLegal SuspenseJustice System CritiqueCharacter-Driven

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Sequels and Prequels

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Questions about A Few Good Men

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Where can I stream A Few Good Men legally?

A Few Good Men is included with a subscription to fuboTV, Philo, and YouTube TV in the United States. 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 A Few Good Men worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77/100 (IMDb 7.8, Rotten Tomatoes 85%, and Metacritic 62). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is A Few Good Men rated?

RStrong language

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

How long is A Few Good Men?

2 h 18 min

A Few Good Men runs 2 h 18 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on A Few Good Men?

Critics74
Audiences82

Not quite. Audiences rate A Few Good Men higher (82) than critics (74). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was A Few Good Men a box office hit?

Budget$40 million
Box office$243 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $40 million to make and earned $243 million worldwide, 6.1 times its budget.

What language is A Few Good Men in?

EnglishFrench

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

In how many countries can I watch A Few Good Men?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for A Few Good Men in 117 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does A Few Good Men use?

Quote-to-Quote CombatMood WhiplashSmall Name, Big EgoBatman GambitGory Discretion ShotMildly MilitaryConviction by ContradictionThe CameoCliché StormI Never Said It Was PoisonNot Even Bothering with an ExcuseChekhov's Gunand 82 more

TV Tropes lists 94 storytelling tropes for A Few Good Men, including Quote-to-Quote Combat, Mood Whiplash, Small Name, Big Ego.