A Soldier's Story
1984, English. Directed by Norman Jewison.
Alone, far from home, and far from justice, he has three days to learn the truth about a murder... and the truth is a story you won't forget.
In a rural town in Louisiana, a black Master Sergeant is found shot to death just outside the local Army Base. Military lawyer, Captain Davenport—also a black man—is sent from Washington to conduct an investigation. Facing an uncooperative chain of command and fearful black troops, Davenport must battle with deceit and prejudice in order to find out exactly who really did kill the Master Sergeant.
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.8/10 from 212 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch A Soldier's Story
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Cast & crew
- Norman JewisonDirector
- Howard RollinsCaptain Davenport
- Adolph CaesarSergeant Waters
- Art EvansPrivate Wilkie
- Robert TownsendCorporal Ellis
- Denzel WashingtonPrivate First Class Peterson
- David Alan GrierCorporal Cobb
- David HarrisPrivate Smalls
- Dennis LipscombCaptain Taylor
- Patti LaBelleBig Mary
- Wings HauserLieutenant Byrd
- Larry RileyC.J. Memphis
- William Allen YoungPrivate Henson
Details
- Released
- 14 September 1984
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Charles Fuller
- Budget
- $6M
- Box office
- $22M
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News & fan talk
What A Soldier's Story is based on
A Soldier's Story is based on A Soldier's Play, a play or musical by Charles Fuller.
Play or musical
A Soldier's Play
By Charles Fuller
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A Soldier's Story: quick answers
Is A Soldier's Story worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.8/10 from 212 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is A Soldier's Story?
A Soldier's Story runs 101 minutes (1h 41m).
Does A Soldier's Story have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for A Soldier's Story. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
A Soldier's Story parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
A Soldier's Story is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is A Soldier's Story on?
A Soldier's Story isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like A Soldier's Story?
If you liked A Soldier's Story, try A Few Good Men, Mississippi Burning, Native Son.
Who directed A Soldier's Story?
A Soldier's Story (1984) was directed by Norman Jewison and stars Howard Rollins, Adolph Caesar, Art Evans.
What is A Soldier's Story based on?
A Soldier's Story is based on A Soldier's Play, a play or musical by Charles Fuller.