Soldier's Girl
Seen it?2003 | 112 min | TV Movie, Drama, Romance, Crime
Saturday Specialearly ratingWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It earned strong reviews (88% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it drew serious awards attention. 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 crime-drama fans and romantics. If you loved Behind the Candelabra or Boys Don't Cry, start here.
- The mood
- Dark and gritty, warm and romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 52 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: expect violence.
This true story, which takes place in Fort Campbell, KY, tells the heart-wrenching story of the life and tragic death of soldier Barry Winchell. His love for Calpernia Addams, a transgender nightclub performer, was misunderstood by his fellow soldiers and eventually led to his murder.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
88% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsStrong
Won 1 Peabody Award: Peabody Award: Best Supporting Male. Also nominated for 2 Emmys, 3 Golden Globes and 2 Independent Spirit Awards. Plus 1 other award.
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 153K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Frank Pierson
- Troy GarityBarry Winchell
- Lee PaceCalpernia Addams / Scottie
- Andre BraugherSergeant Carlos Diaz
- Shawn HatosyJustin Fisher
- Philip EddollsCalvin Glover
- Merwin MondesirHenry Millens
- Dan PetronijevicCollin Baker (as Daniel Petronijevic)
- Mike RealbaEdgar Martinez
- Jeanie CallejaAshley Martinez
- Barclay HopeSergeant Howard Paxton