Taps
Seen it?1981 | 126 min | Drama
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It's still drawing plenty of interest. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved A Few Good Men, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 6 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
Military cadets take extreme measures to ensure the future of their academy when its existence is threatened by local condo developers.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
68% on Rotten Tomatoes, 49 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.7 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
Nominated for 1 Golden Globe.
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$36 million worldwide on a $14 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 154K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Harold Becker
- George C. ScottGeneral Harlan Bache
- Timothy HuttonCadet Major Brian Moreland
- Ronny CoxColonel Kerby
- Sean PennCadet Captain Alex Dwyer
- Tom CruiseCadet Captain David Shawn
- John P. Navin Jr.Derek Mellott
- Billy Van ZandtBug
- Evan HandlerEdward West
- Giancarlo EspositoCadet Captain J.C. Pierce
- Brendan WardCharlie Auden