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Battle Circus

1953·Movie
1h 30min·NR
48
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.0Rotten Tomatoes–26%
IMDb6.0Rotten Tomatoes–26%

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Strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension6
  • Violence6
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Romantic and moving

  • Romance8
  • Pathos7
  • Nostalgia7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Situational Comedy2
  • Physical Comedy1

World

History and war

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

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About

M-G-M's great drama of desire under fire!

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. Major Webbe, who has a drinking problem, at first wants a "no strings" relationship. McGara is warned by the other nurses of Webbe's womanizing ways. Despite these initial handicaps, their love flourishes against a background of war, enemy attacks, death and injury. The relationship deepens and uplifts both characters.
Classic Hollywood RomanceKorean War SettingMedical DramaUnlikely Love StoryCharacter-Driven NarrativePeriod PieceEmotional DepthBittersweet AtmosphereMilitary Life

Crew

Directed by:
Richard Brooks, Al Jennings
Written by:
Richard Brooks, Allen Rivkin, Laura Kerr
Produced by:
Lee Katz, Pandro S. Berman
Composed by:
Douglas Shearer, Lennie Hayton

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Battle Circus

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Where can I stream Battle Circus legally?

HBO MaxYouTube TV

Battle Circus is included with a subscription to YouTube TV and HBO Max in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Battle Circus worth watching?

48
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 49/100 (IMDb 6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Battle Circus rated?

NRViolence

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is Battle Circus?

1 h 30 min

Battle Circus runs 1 h 30 min.

Was Battle Circus a box office hit?

Budget$1 million
Box office$2 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $1 million to make and earned $2 million worldwide, 2.0 times its budget.

What language is Battle Circus in?

EnglishKorean

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

In how many countries can I watch Battle Circus?

7AUBRCAESNZROUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Battle Circus in 7 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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 storytelling tropes for Battle Circus, including Mildly Military, The Main Characters Do Everything, The Alcoholic.