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The Lost Battalion

Seen it?

2001 | 92 min | History, Drama, War, TV Movie

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With soft box office and little lasting buzz, 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 Glory or 1917, start here.
The mood
Intense.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 32 min.
What might put you off
Nothing much for most grown-ups.

Fact-based war drama about an American battalion of over 500 men which gets trapped behind enemy lines in the Argonne Forest in October 1918 France during the closing weeks of World War I.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsSolid

    Generally positive reviews

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.7 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 28K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Russell Mulcahy

  • Ricky SchroderMaj. Charles W. Whittlesey
  • Phil McKeeCapt. George McMurtry
  • Jamie HarrisSgt. Gaedeke
  • Jay RodanLt. Leak
  • Adam JamesCapt. Nelson Holderman
  • Daniel CaltagironePvt. Phillip Cepeglia
  • Michael GoldstromPvt. Jacob Rosen
  • André VippolisPvt. Frank Lipasti
  • Rhys Miles ThomasPvt. Robert Yoder
  • Arthur KremerPvt. Abraham Krotoshinsky