Saints and Soldiers
Seen it?2003 | 90 min | War, Drama, History
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a lukewarm 6.3 out of 10 from audiences and soft box office, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for history buffs. If you loved Saving Private Ryan or Fury, start here.
- The mood
- Intense.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 30 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13: peril. Probably too much for younger kids.
Five American soldiers fighting in Europe during World War II struggle to return to Allied territory after being separated from U.S. forces during the historic Malmedy Massacre.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
66% on Rotten Tomatoes, 56 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.3 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$1 million worldwide on a $780K budget
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 28K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Ryan Little
- Corbin AllredCorporal Nathan 'Deacon' Greer
- Alexander PolinskyMedic Steven Gould
- Kirby HeyborneFlight Sergeant Oberon Winley
- Larry BagbyPrivate Shirley 'Shirl' Kendrick
- Peter HoldenStaff Sergeant Gordon Gunderson
- Ethan VincentRudolph 'Rudi' Gertz
- Melinda ReneeCatherine Theary
- Ruby Chase O'NeilSophie Theary
- Jeff BirkRadio Announcer
- Benjamin GourleyPrivate McKinley