A Few Good Men
Seen it?1992 | 138 min | Drama
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
Audiences rate it highly (7.6 out of 10), it drew serious awards attention and it made about 6 times its budget, despite little 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 anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved Top Gun: Maverick or 12 Angry Men, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 18 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: expect violence and sex.
When cocky military lawyer Lt. Daniel Kaffee and his co-counsel, Lt. Cmdr. JoAnne Galloway, are assigned to a murder case, they uncover a hazing ritual that could implicate high-ranking officials such as shady Col. Nathan Jessep.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
84% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesStrong
7.6 out of 10
- AwardsStrong
Nominated for 4 Oscars, 5 Golden Globes and 1 DGA Award.
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$243 million worldwide on a $40 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
Not enough engagement data yet
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Cast & crew
Directed by Rob Reiner
- Tom CruiseLt. Daniel Kaffee
- Jack NicholsonCol. Nathan R. Jessep
- Demi MooreLt. Cdr. JoAnne Galloway
- Kevin BaconCapt. Jack Ross
- Kevin PollakLt. Sam Weinberg
- James MarshallPfc. Louden Downey
- J.T. WalshLt. Col. Matthew Markinson
- Kiefer SutherlandLt. Jonathan Kendrick
- Christopher GuestDr. Stone
- J.A. PrestonJudge Randolph