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Battle Circus

1953Movie1 h 30 minNR

DramaRomance
48
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.0Rotten Tomatoes–26%
48
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.0Rotten Tomatoes–26%

Summary

A young Army nurse, Lt Ruth McGara, newly assigned to the 8666th MASH during the Korean War, attracts the sexual attention of the unit's commander Dr. Jed Webbe.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

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Not for scares or laughs.

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Cast

14 of 14

Crew

Directed by
Richard Brooks
Written by
Richard Brooks, Allen Rivkin, Laura Kerr
Produced by
Pandro S. Berman
Music by
Lennie Hayton

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Facts

March 6, 1953 · 1 h 30 min · NR

Released
March 6, 1953
Runtime
1 h 30 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence
Genres
Drama, Romance, War
Original language
English
Also spoken
Korean
Made in
United States
Budget
$1 million
Box office
$2 million
Available in
6 countries

Tropes

Mildly Military, The Main Characters Do Everything, The Alcoholic +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Battle Circus?"

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Where can I stream Battle Circus?

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In the United States, Battle Circus streams on HBO Max and YouTube TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is Battle Circus worth watching?

48
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 48 (IMDb 6).

Is Battle Circus good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Battle Circus plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (7 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does Battle Circus use?

Mildly MilitaryThe Main Characters Do EverythingThe AlcoholicCovered in MudMacGyveringThe NeidermeyerThe Alleged BossThe DitzCombat MedicYou Are in Command NowThe AceCrouching Moron, Hidden Badassand 9 more

TV Tropes lists 21 tropes for it, including Mildly Military, The Main Characters Do Everything, and The Alcoholic.