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Stop-Loss

2008·Movie
1h 53min·R
60
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Strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace5
  • Violence5

Heart

Moving and melancholic

  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy7
  • Family Dynamics6

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

Everyday modern life, society, and war

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Novelty6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

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About

The bravest place to stand is by each other's side.

A veteran soldier returns from his completed tour of duty in Iraq, only to find his life turned upside down when he is arbitrarily ordered to return to field duty by the Army.
Post-War DramaMilitary InjusticeEmotional & SomberCharacter-DrivenSocial CritiqueVeteran ExperienceRoad Movie ElementsPsychological ImpactGritty Realism

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Stop-Loss legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. 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 Stop-Loss worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60/100 (IMDb 6.4, Rotten Tomatoes 64%, and Metacritic 61). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Stop-Loss rated?

RViolenceStrong languageDrug use

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

How long is Stop-Loss?

1 h 53 min

Stop-Loss runs 1 h 53 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Stop-Loss?

Critics63
Audiences56

Yes. Critics average 63 and audiences 56 out of 100, so both groups see Stop-Loss much the same way.

Was Stop-Loss a box office hit?

Budget$25 million
Box office$11 million

No. It cost about $25 million to make and earned $11 million worldwide, 45% of its budget.

What language is Stop-Loss in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Stop-Loss?

75AOARATAUAZBEBFBGBOBRBYBZCACH+61

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Stop-Loss in 75 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Stop-Loss use?

FanserviceSpiritual SuccessorColor WashDrowning My SorrowsOut of FocusBerserk Button"What Now?" EndingHard Truth AesopArtistic License – MilitaryThe PollyannaThe AlcoholicBrick Jokeand 61 more

TV Tropes lists 73 storytelling tropes for Stop-Loss, including Fanservice, Spiritual Successor, Color Wash.