Platoon
1986, English. Directed by Oliver Stone.
The first casualty of war is innocence.
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.
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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7.7/10 from 5,362 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Amazon VideoCast & crew
- Oliver StoneDirector
- Charlie SheenChris Taylor
- Willem DafoeSergeant Elias Grodin
- Tom BerengerSergeant Robert 'Bob' Barnes
- Kevin DillonBunny
- Forest WhitakerBig Harold
- Mark MosesLieutenant Wolfe
- Keith DavidKing
- Richard EdsonSal
- Francesco QuinnRhah
- John C. McGinleySergeant O'Neill
- Johnny DeppGator Lerner
- Reggie JohnsonJunior
Details
- Released
- 19 December 1986
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Written by
- Oliver Stone
- Budget
- $6M
- Box office
- $139M
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Platoon: quick answers
Is Platoon worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.7/10 from 5,362 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Platoon?
Platoon runs 120 minutes (2h 0m).
Does Platoon have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Platoon. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Is Platoon suitable for kids?
Platoon is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Where can I watch Platoon?
Platoon is streaming on MGM Plus Amazon Channel.
What movies are like Platoon?
If you liked Platoon, try Hamburger Hill, Casualties of War, Full Metal Jacket.
Who directed Platoon?
Platoon (1986) was directed by Oliver Stone and stars Charlie Sheen, Willem Dafoe, Tom Berenger.