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Uncommon Valor

1983Movie1 h 45 minR

Drama
53
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3Letterboxd3.1/5Metacritic386.6Rotten Tomatoes50%61%
53
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3Letterboxd3.1/5Metacritic386.6Rotten Tomatoes50%61%

Summary

A group of Vietnam War veterans re-unite to rescue one of their own left behind and taken prisoner by the Vietnamese.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Pure escapism

Skip it if

  • Graphic violence bothers you
  • You want something quiet and calm

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Cast

24 of 30

Crew

Directed by
Ted Kotcheff
Written by
Wings Hauser, Joe Gayton
Produced by
John Milius, Buzz Feitshans
Music by
James Horner

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Facts

December 16, 1983 · 1 h 45 min · R

Released
December 16, 1983
Runtime
1 h 45 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Drama, War, Action
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$11 million
Box office
$31 million
Available in
75 countries
Keywords
based on true story

Tropes

Truth in Television, Ace Pilot, Say My Name +9

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Where can I stream Uncommon Valor?

Paramount+

In the United States, Uncommon Valor streams on Paramount+. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 2 other countries.

Is Uncommon Valor worth watching?

53
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 53 (IMDb 6.3, Letterboxd 3.1 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 50%, and Metacritic 38). Audiences rate it higher (63 out of 100) than critics (44).

What tropes does Uncommon Valor use?

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TV Tropes lists 52 tropes for it, including Truth in Television, Ace Pilot, and Say My Name.