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Sir! No Sir!

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2005 | 85 min | Documentary, War

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Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (89% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no lasting buzz and soft box office. 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 the curious and history buffs. If you loved They Shall Not Grow Old or For Sama, start here.
The mood
Intense, eye-opening.
The pace
Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 25 min.
What might put you off
Nothing much for most grown-ups.

Sir! No Sir! is a documentary film about the anti-war movement within the ranks of the United States Military during the Vietnam War. It consists in part of interviews with Vietnam veterans explaining the reasons they protested the war or even defected. The film tells the story of how, from the very start of the war, there was resentment within the ranks over the difference between the conflict in Vietnam and the "good wars" that their fathers had fought. Over time, it became apparent that so many were opposed to the war that they could speak of a movement.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    89% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • 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 7K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by David Zeiger

  • Troy GarityNarrator (voice)
  • Donald SutherlandSelf
  • Jane FondaSelf
  • Ed AsnerCol. Heinl