Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Moderate
- gritty
- tense
- earnest
- historical drama night
- military action marathon
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Sharpe must protect Wellington's most important spy while possible French agents threaten the operation.
Sharpe's assignment is pressured by domestic issues and his involvement with a traumatized young girl.
The story follows Major Sharpe and his riflemen during Napoleonic-era military operations.
The plot is rooted in Lord Wellington's network, British soldiers, and French opposition during the Napoleonic Wars.
Films like Sharpe's Sword, and why
Sharpe's Rifles
napoleonic-era military adventure, battlefield action, and a charismatic officer protagonist
Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World
historical war drama with tactical combat, camaraderie, and period military realism
The Duellists
British period warfare, espionage, and tense missions behind enemy lines
The Last of the Mohicans
gritty historical action centered on soldiers navigating duty, loyalty, and danger
Movie Details
- Director
- Tom Clegg
- Release Date
- 1995-04-26
- Runtime
- 102 min
- Rating
- 7.3 / 10 (34)
Cast
- Sean Bean
- Daragh O'Malley
- John Tams
- Jason Salkey
- Emily Mortimer
- Patrick Fierry
- James Purefoy
- Stephen Moore
- Hugh Ross
- Michael Cochrane
Common questions
- What is Sharpe's Sword about?
- A battle-hardened British officer must shield a vital spy while hidden enemies and a vulnerable child complicate his Napoleonic mission.
- What is Sharpe's Sword like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Sharpe's Sword as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Sharpe's Sword violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Sharpe's Sword as moderate.
- Which films are like Sharpe's Sword?
- Films with a similar feel include Sharpe's Rifles, Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World, The Duellists, and The Last of the Mohicans.
- How long is Sharpe's Sword?
- Sharpe's Sword runs 102 minutes.
