Age of Heroes
Seen it?2011 | 90 min | Drama, Action, Thriller, War
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz and middling reviews (40% on Rotten Tomatoes), 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 anyone who likes to be kept guessing, action fans and history buffs. If you loved Fury or The Dirty Dozen, start here.
- The mood
- Tense, intense.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 30 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
The true story of the formation of Ian Fleming's 30 Commando unit, a precursor for the elite forces in the U.K.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
40% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
5.4 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 impactWeak
About 20K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Adrian Vitoria
- Sean BeanMaj. Jack Jones
- Izabella MikoJensen
- Danny DyerCpl. Bob Rains
- James D'ArcyLt. Cdr. Ian Fleming
- Sebastian StreetRMP Col. Archer
- William HoustonSgt. MacKenzie
- John DagleishFlt. Sgt. Roger Rollright
- John DagleishCpl. Syd Brightling
- Rosie FellnerSophie Holbrook
- Erik MadsenTeichman