Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Moderate
- gritty
- tense
- propulsive
- historical drama night
- war film marathon
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Sharpe must train the Irish Royal Brigade while its men resent British actions in Ireland.
The brigade's dissent is rooted in the belief that British forces are slaughtering their relatives in Ireland.
Sharpe faces a covert infiltrator within the brigade as he attempts to restore its effectiveness.
The story follows a British officer managing battlefield-ready troops during a historically grounded campaign.
Films like Sharpe's Battle, and why
Sharpe's Company
historical military adventure centered on a resourceful officer amid battlefield intrigue
Waterloo
period war drama combining combat missions, divided loyalties, and an embedded traitor
The Duellists
gritty historical adventure focused on military leadership and personal honor
Movie Details
- Director
- Tom Clegg
- Release Date
- 1995-04-19
- Runtime
- 102 min
- Rating
- 6.9 / 10 (31)
Cast
- Sean Bean
- Daragh O'Malley
- Hugh Fraser
- Hugh Ross
- John Tams
- Jason Salkey
- Lyndon Davies
- Jason Durr
- Allie Byrne
- Ian McNeice
Common questions
- What is Sharpe's Battle about?
- Major Richard Sharpe must transform a politically divided Irish brigade into an effective fighting force while uncovering betrayal within its ranks.
- What is Sharpe's Battle like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Sharpe's Battle as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Sharpe's Battle violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Sharpe's Battle as moderate.
- Which films are like Sharpe's Battle?
- Films with a similar feel include Sharpe's Company, Waterloo, and The Duellists.
- How long is Sharpe's Battle?
- Sharpe's Battle runs 102 minutes.
