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The Four Feathers

2002·Movie
2h 12min·PG-13
55
DecentGoodWatch score

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High energy, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense and spectacular

  • Tension7
  • Spectacle7
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Melancholic and nostalgic

  • Melancholy7
  • Nostalgia7
  • Pathos6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Satire & Parody3

World

History and war

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchTeensPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

Freedom. Country. Honor. Passion. To save his best friend, one man must risk everything he loves.

A young British officer resigns his post when he learns of his regiment's plan to ship out to the Sudan for the conflict with the Mahdi. His friends and fiancée send him four white feathers as symbols of what they view as his cowardice. To redeem his honor, he disguises himself as an Arab and secretly saves their lives.
British ColonialismRedemption StoryCourage and HonorHistorical DramaSudan ConflictSacrifice and LoyaltyIntense ActionVisually StunningEmotional Journey

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Four Feathers

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Where can I stream The Four Feathers legally?

The Four Feathers is included with a subscription to fuboTV, Philo, and MGM+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy. 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 The Four Feathers worth watching?

55
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56/100 (IMDb 6.5, Rotten Tomatoes 41%, and Metacritic 49). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Four Feathers rated?

PG-13Violence

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is The Four Feathers?

2 h 12 min

The Four Feathers runs 2 h 12 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Four Feathers?

Critics45
Audiences66

Not quite. Audiences rate The Four Feathers higher (66) than critics (45). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was The Four Feathers a box office hit?

Budget$35 million
Box office$30 million

No. It cost about $35 million to make and earned $30 million worldwide, 85% of its budget.

What language is The Four Feathers in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Morocco, United States, United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch The Four Feathers?

55ARATAUBGBRBZCACHCLCOCYCZDEDK+41

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Four Feathers in 55 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Four Feathers use?

War Is GloriousFake BritZerg RushEye ScreamDeterminatorWhat Were You Thinking?DeconstructionOh, Crap!Dirty CowardArtistic License – MilitaryTrue CompanionsBlack Dude Dies Firstand 10 more

TV Tropes lists 22 storytelling tropes for The Four Feathers, including War Is Glorious, Fake Brit, Zerg Rush.