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Platoon

(1986)
8.1 PixlRun
The first casualty of war is innocence.
Country United Kingdom
Original language English, Vietnamese
Runtime 2h 00min
Premiere 1986-12-19
Box office $138,530,565 worldwide gross
MPAA rating R
Director Oliver Stone
Cinematography Robert Richardson
Editor Claire Simpson
Producers Arnold Kopelson
Production Hemdale Film Corporation · Arnold Kopelson Productions
IMDb 8.1
RT 89
Meta 92

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All cast & crew

Director
Oliver Stone
Cinematography
Robert Richardson
Editor
Claire Simpson
Producers
Arnold Kopelson

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Our review

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.

Frequently asked questions

Who directed Platoon?
Oliver Stone directed Platoon in 1986.
What is the IMDb rating?
Platoon has an IMDb rating of 8.1/10 from 472,202 votes.
Where can I watch Platoon?
Platoon is available on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies.
How long is Platoon?
Platoon has a runtime of 2h 00min (120 minutes).
How much did Platoon earn at the box office?
Platoon earned $138,530,565 worldwide.

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