Battle for Saipan
Seen it?2022 | 94 min | War, History, Action
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for action fans and history buffs. If you loved The Thin Red Line or Letters from Iwo Jima, start here.
- The mood
- Intense.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 34 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
On July 7, 1944, a U.S. Army hospital on the remote island of Saipan is overrun by Japanese forces during a relentless attack. Outgunned and surrounded by the enemy, a lone medic puts it all on the line to lead a band of wounded soldiers to safety.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Brandon Slagle
- Casper Van DienVic
- Jeff FaheyGeneral Jake Carroll
- Louis MandylorMajor William Porter
- Jennifer WengerSofia
- Devanny PinnAva
- Natalya NikolaevaInessa
- Eoin O'BrienConnor
- Josh RileyAdell Dollins
- John Garrett MahlmeisterMiller
- Randall J. BaconPrivate Gustavo Esposito