Courage Under Fire (1996) movie poster

Courage Under Fire (1996)

"A medal for honor. A search for justice. A battle for truth."
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 68%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 82% (RT: 86%, MC: 77) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
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Runtime
1h 56m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.5/10 (1,023 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
86%
Metacritic
77
Cast
Denzel Washington as Lieutenant Colonel Nathaniel Serling
Meg Ryan as Captain Karen Emma Walden
Lou Diamond Phillips as Staff Sergeant John Monfriez
Michael Moriarty as Brigadier General Hershberg
Matt Damon as Ilario
Seth Gilliam as Stephen Altameyer
Regina Taylor as Meredith Serling
It's divisive. Only 68% of audiences liked it based on 1,023 votes. Critics gave it 82%.
Overview
A US Army officer, who made a "friendly fire" mistake that was covered up, has been reassigned to a desk job. He is tasked to investigate a female chopper commander's worthiness to be awarded the Medal of Honor. At first all seems in order. But then he begins to notice inconsistencies between the testimonies of the witnesses... Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • During production of Courage Under Fire, the crew faced numerous challenges but managed to complete the shoot ahead of schedule.
  • The iconic poster for Courage Under Fire was designed at the very last minute before marketing began.
  • Many of the background extras were actually locals from the filming locations.
Audience Consensus

Courage Under Fire is a 1996 drama, thriller, mystery film directed by Edward Zwick. A US Army officer, who made a "friendly fire" mistake that was covered up, has been reassigned to a desk job. He is tasked to investigate a female chopper commander's worthiness to be awarded the Medal of Honor.

At first all seems in order. But then he begins to notice inconsistencies between the testimonies of the witnesses. The film has been rated by 1,023 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a drama film, Courage Under Fire delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Courage Under Fire (1996) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape.

The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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