# We Were Soldiers (2002)

> A commander and his battalion confront overwhelming North Vietnamese forces in a brutal, defining battle of the Vietnam War.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/5661

## Facts

- Runtime: 138 min
- Genres: Action, History, War
- Director: Randall Wallace
- Cast: Mel Gibson, Madeleine Stowe, Greg Kinnear, Sam Elliott, Chris Klein, Keri Russell, Barry Pepper, Đơn Dương
- TMDB rating: 7.1/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0277434/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: extreme
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: graphic
- Mood: intense, patriotic, mournful, historical film night, military history viewing

## Synopsis

A gripping portrayal of courage and sacrifice in the face of overwhelming odds during the Vietnam War.

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