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The Damned

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2024 | 88 min | Drama, War, History

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With almost no lasting buzz 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 The Guns of Navarone or Gettysburg, start here.
The mood
Intense.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 28 min.
What might put you off
Nothing much for most grown-ups.

Winter 1862. In the midst of the Civil War, the US Army sends a company of volunteer soldiers to the western territories, with the task of patrolling the unchartered borderlands. As their mission ultimately changes course, the meaning behind their engagement begins to elude them.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsSolid

    65% on Rotten Tomatoes, 63 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsBelow par

    Won 1 Cannes award: Cannes Film Festival: Un Certain Regard – Best Director. Also nominated for 1 more Cannes award. Plus 1 other award.

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 9K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Roberto Minervini

  • Jeremiah KnuppScout
  • Cuyler BallengerScout
  • René W. SolomonScout
  • Noah CarlsonScout
  • Timothy CarlsonSergeant
  • Judah CarlsonYoung soldier
  • Bill GehringOld soldier
  • Jeremy HedgesCrowd member
  • Debbie KempCrowd member
  • Gary KoehlerCrowd member