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Platoon
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Fast-moving action built for momentum. Best if a soldier’s view of the vietnam war.
7.7/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
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.
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MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTAs 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.
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Platoon.
MoviHero lists December 19, 1986 as the release date for Platoon. Oliver Stone is the listed director. The listed cast includes Charlie Sheen as Chris Taylor, Willem Dafoe as Sergeant Elias Grodin, Tom Berenger as Sergeant Robert "Bob" Barnes, Kevin Dillon as Bunny. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateDecember 19, 1986
GenresDrama · Action · War
Runtime2h
DirectorOliver Stone
CastCharlie Sheen as Chris Taylor, Willem Dafoe as Sergeant Elias Grodin, Tom Berenger as Sergeant Robert "Bob" Barnes, Kevin Dillon as Bunny
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
BEFORE YOU PRESS PLAY
Is Platoon right for tonight?
Pacing, attention and emotional impact are estimates from the current MoviHero Watch Profile, not verified scene-by-scene reviews.
How much time should I set aside?
Platoon runs 2h. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 8/10: a faster-moving watch.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 5/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 6/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MOVIE RATING
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MoviHero Rating: 7.7/10 from 5,392 votes. Updated Nov 12, 2026.
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MOVIHERO EDITORIAL
Should you watch Platoon?
A young American soldier arrives in Vietnam and finds conflict within his own unit as well as beyond it. Platoon is a harsh combat drama about fear, leadership, and the choices made under pressure.
WHY THIS MIGHT BE FOR YOU
01A young American soldier arrives in Vietnam and finds conflict within his own unit as well as beyond it
02a soldier’s view of the Vietnam War
03a war drama with divided loyalties inside the unit
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01Pacing8/10
02Emotional Impact6/10
03Mind-Bending2/10
04Scary1/10
05Violence7/10
06Rewatchability6/10
PERFECT IF
01a soldier’s view of the Vietnam War
02a war drama with divided loyalties inside the unit
THINK TWICE IF
01you are avoiding graphic violence
02you want a reassuring account of military service
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WHAT WATCHING IT FEELS LIKE
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Pacing8/10
Emotional Impact6/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary1/10
Violence7/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required5/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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Viewer reaction
“A film with a good script and good characters, but which exaggerates some things and is as anti-war as almost all films about Vietnam.”
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“The corn at home might have been green, but nowhere near as green as “Chris” (Charlie Sheen) when he arrives in Vietnam ready to take…”
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“Platoon is a must see. The film that put Stone on the map, Platoon is considered by Vietnam Vets as the most realistic. But in…”
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