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We Were Soldiers

"Father, Husband, Brother. No Man is Just a Soldier."

March 1, 2002 2h 18m 7.1/10 (2,203 votes)

Originally released in 2002. We Were Soldiers is a action/history film. directed by Randall Wallace. With a runtime of 2h 18m, it's an epic theatrical experience.

Starring Mel Gibson, Madeleine Stowe, and Greg Kinnear

Synopsis

The story of the first major battle of the American phase of the Vietnam War and the soldiers on both sides that fought it.

Quick Facts

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Release Date March 1, 2002 23 years ago
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Runtime 2h 18m 138 minutes total
User Rating 7.1/10 Great (2,203 votes)
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Budget $75M Production budget
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Box Office $114.7M 1.5x return
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Language English Original language
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Country Germany + 1 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$75,000,000
Revenue
$114,660,784

Production Companies

  • Wheelhouse Entertainment
  • Motion Picture Production GmbH & Co. Erste KG
  • Paramount Pictures
  • Icon Productions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is We Were Soldiers about?

The story of the first major battle of the American phase of the Vietnam War and the soldiers on both sides that fought it.

Who directed We Were Soldiers?

We Were Soldiers was directed by Randall Wallace.

How long is We Were Soldiers?

We Were Soldiers has a runtime of 2 hours and 18 minutes (138 minutes total).

When was We Were Soldiers released?

We Were Soldiers was released on March 1, 2002 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in We Were Soldiers?

The main cast of We Were Soldiers includes Mel Gibson, Madeleine Stowe, Greg Kinnear, Sam Elliott, Chris Klein.

Is We Were Soldiers worth watching?

We Were Soldiers has a user rating of 7.1/10 based on 2,203 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.