Platoon
As a young and naive recruit in Vietnam, Chris Taylor faces a moral crisis when confronted with the horrors of war and the duality of man.
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Streaming now in the United States on fuboTV, MGM Plus, Philo, Hoopla, Fawesome, and The Roku Channel.
Rent or buy in the United States on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand.
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Official Trailer
We're Going To Lose This War
Elias Confronts Barnes
Take The Pain
Letter To Grandma
"Platoon" winning Best Picture
"Platoon" winning the Oscar® for Film Editing
Martin Sheen on PLATOON
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Frequently asked questions about Platoon
Where can I watch Platoon in the United States?
Platoon is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM Plus, Philo, Hoopla, Fawesome, and The Roku Channel 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 Platoon for free?
Platoon streams free with ads in the United States on Hoopla, Fawesome, The Roku Channel, and YouTube Free. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for Platoon?
Platoon scores 7.8 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in Platoon?
Platoon stars Charlie Sheen, Willem Dafoe, Tom Berenger, Kevin Dillon, and Forest Whitaker. Oliver Stone is the director.
How long is Platoon?
Platoon runs 2h (120 minutes).
When did Platoon come out?
Platoon was released on December 19, 1986.
Which studio made Platoon?
Platoon was produced by Hemdale Film Corporation and Arnold Kopelson Productions in the United Kingdom and the United States.
What was the budget for Platoon?
Platoon was made on a budget of $6,000,000.
How much did Platoon make at the box office?
Platoon grossed $138,530,565 worldwide, against a budget of $6,000,000.
What languages is Platoon in?
Platoon is in English and Vietnamese, and its original language is English.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.