Casualties of War
Seen it?1989 | 113 min | Drama, History, War
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It earned strong reviews (84% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it's still drawing plenty of interest, despite a box office flop. A strong pick for the weekend.
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 Born on the Fourth of July or The Deer Hunter, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Intense.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 53 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
During the Vietnam War, a soldier finds himself the outsider of his own squad when they unnecessarily kidnap a female villager.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
84% on Rotten Tomatoes, 75 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.2 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$23 million worldwide on a $23 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 376K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Brian De Palma
- Michael J. FoxPrivate Eriksson
- Sean PennSgt. Tony Meserve
- Don HarveyCpl. Thomas E. Clark
- John C. ReillyPrivate Herbert Hatcher
- John LeguizamoPrivate Antonio Diaz
- Thuy Thu LeOanh
- Erik KingBrown
- Jack GwaltneyRowan
- Ving RhamesLt. Reilly
- Wendell PierceMacIntire