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The Four Feathers

2002Movie2 h 12 minPG-13

55
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Letterboxd3.2/5Metacritic496.9Rotten Tomatoes41%65%
55
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Letterboxd3.2/5Metacritic496.9Rotten Tomatoes41%65%

Summary

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.

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  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Pure escapism

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Cast

24 of 28

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Directed by
Shekhar Kapur
Written by
Hossein Amini, A.E.W. Mason, Michael Schiffer
Produced by
Robert Jaffe, Paul Feldsher, Stanley R. Jaffe
Music by
James Horner

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September 8, 2002 · 2 h 12 min · PG-13

Released
September 8, 2002
Runtime
2 h 12 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence
Genres
Action, Adventure, Drama, Romance, War
Original language
English
Made in
Morocco, United States, United Kingdom
Budget
$35 million
Box office
$30 million
Available in
55 countries

Tropes

War Is Glorious, Fake Brit, Zerg Rush +9

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6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Four Feathers?"

Questions about The Four Feathers

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Where can I stream The Four Feathers?

MGM+KanopyHoopla

In the United States, The Four Feathers streams on MGM+, and it is free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 7 other countries.

Is The Four Feathers worth watching?

55
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55 (IMDb 6.5, Letterboxd 3.2 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 41%, and Metacritic 49). Audiences rate it higher (66 out of 100) than critics (45).

Is The Four Feathers okay for kids?

PG-13Violence

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Is The Four Feathers good for date night?

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchTeens

Not really: romance is 4 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Was The Four Feathers a box office flop?

Budget$35 million
Box office$30 million

Yes: it cost about $35 million to make and earned $30 million worldwide, 85% of its budget.

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 tropes for it, including War Is Glorious, Fake Brit, and Zerg Rush.