We Were Soldiers
The year is 1965 and America is at war with North Vietnam. Commanding the air cavalry is Lt. Col. Hal Moore (Gibson), a born leader committed to his troops. His target: the Ia Drang Valley, called "The Valley of Death." As Moore prepares for one of the most violent battles in U.S. history, he delivers a stirring promise to his soldiers and their families: "I will leave no man behind...dead or alive. We will all come home together."
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Where can I watch We Were Soldiers in the United States?
We Were Soldiers is available to stream on MGM Plus, Kanopy, and Hoopla in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Can I watch We Were Soldiers for free?
We Were Soldiers streams free with ads in the United States on Kanopy and Hoopla. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for We Were Soldiers?
We Were Soldiers scores 7.1 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in We Were Soldiers?
We Were Soldiers stars Mel Gibson, Madeleine Stowe, Greg Kinnear, Sam Elliott, and Chris Klein. Randall Wallace is the director.
How long is We Were Soldiers?
We Were Soldiers runs 2h 18m (138 minutes).
When did We Were Soldiers come out?
We Were Soldiers was released on March 1, 2002.
Which studio made We Were Soldiers?
We Were Soldiers was produced by Wheelhouse Entertainment, Motion Picture Production GmbH & Co. Erste KG, and Paramount Pictures in Germany, the United States, and the United Kingdom.
What was the budget for We Were Soldiers?
We Were Soldiers was made on a budget of $75,000,000.
How much did We Were Soldiers make at the box office?
We Were Soldiers grossed $114,660,784 worldwide, against a budget of $75,000,000.
What languages is We Were Soldiers in?
We Were Soldiers is in English, Vietnamese, and French, and its original language is English.
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