Bennett's War
Seen it?2019 | 94 min | Drama
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a box office flop and almost no 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 anyone who loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 34 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
After surviving an IED explosion in combat overseas, a young soldier with the Army Motorcycle Unit is medically discharged with a broken back and leg. Against all odds he trains to make an impossible comeback as a motocross racer in order to support his family.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
50% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$1 million worldwide; interest faded quickly after launch
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 5K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Alex Ranarivelo
- Michael RoarkMarshall Bennett
- Trace AdkinsCal Bennett
- Ali AfsharCyrus
- Allison PaigeSophie Bennett
- Hunter ClowdusChris Walker
- Brando EatonKurt Walker
- Violet McGrawRebecca
- Carrie Bolling
- Nicole Cesa