Operation Homecoming: Writing the Wartime Experience
Seen it?2007 | 81 min | Documentary
Saturday Specialearly ratingWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It earned strong reviews (90% on Rotten Tomatoes), despite almost no lasting buzz. 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 the curious.
- The mood
- Eye-opening.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 21 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
A unique documentary about troops' experiences in Iraq and Afghanistan, based on writings by soldiers, Marines, and air men.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
90% on Rotten Tomatoes, 71 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsBelow par
Nominated for 1 Oscar.
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$7K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 2K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Richard Robbins
- Sharon D. AllenHerself
- Beau BridgesVoice 'Aftermath'
- John KrasinskiCamp Muckamungus
- Robert DuvallTaking Chance (voice)
- Aaron EckhartRoad Work (voice)