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We Were Soldiers

2002 · 138 min · Director: Randall Wallace

We Were Soldiers (2002) is an action drama, directed by Randall Wallace. It stars Mel Gibson and Madeleine Stowe. The film is based on a true story. The 138-minute film holds an audience score of 7.1/10.

What We Were Soldiers Is About

The year is 1965 and America is at war with North Vietnam. Commanding the air cavalry is Lt. Col. Hal Moore (Gibson), a born leader committed to his troops. His target: the Ia Drang Valley, called "The Valley of Death." As Moore prepares for one of the most violent battles in U.S. history, he delivers a stirring promise to his soldiers and their families: "I will leave no man behind...dead or alive. We will all come home together."

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What is We Were Soldiers about?

The year is 1965 and America is at war with North Vietnam. Commanding the air cavalry is Lt.

Where can I watch We Were Soldiers?

We Were Soldiers is available to watch on digital platforms such as fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount+ Amazon Channel. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is We Were Soldiers?

We Were Soldiers runs for 138 minutes (2h 18m).

When did We Were Soldiers come out?

We Were Soldiers was released in 2002.

Who directed We Were Soldiers?

We Were Soldiers was directed by Randall Wallace.

Who stars in We Were Soldiers?

We Were Soldiers stars Mel Gibson, Madeleine Stowe, Greg Kinnear, Sam Elliott.

What is We Were Soldiers's rating?

We Were Soldiers holds 7.2/10 on IMDb and 7.1/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 70 out of 100.

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