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8.1
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7.2

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minttu1
Minttu Heimovala
rated 8

Wow! I'm not much of a war film person but this was gripping!

2 years ago
danielljung-594943
danielljung-594
rated 9

Gibson’s movie broadens our understanding of the horror of war. At the same time it tells a story of one man’s contribution to restore humanity in human.

2 years ago
camillapedersen20
Camilla Pedersen
rated 10

It's just amazing, I've seen it 5 times by now, and I still get an urge to see sometimes. The story is incredibly good and the fact that it's based on true events is mind-blowing, if you're in any way interested in this movie, ...

2 years ago
mattiasrohdin
Mattias Rohdin
rated 10

My new all time favorite movie

2 years ago
playpilot_forever
David Mühle
rated 8

A true hero story that actually manages to inspire and it creates a true disgust for the horror of war.

2 years ago
janmhl
Jan Møhl
rated 10

One of the best war movies i have ever seen

2 years ago

Cast & Crew

Mel Gibson
Director
Vince Vaughn
As Sgt Howell
Hugo Weaving
As Tom Doss
Richard Roxburgh
As Colonel Stelzer
Rachel Griffiths
As Bertha Doss
Sam Worthington
As Captain Glover
Teresa Palmer
As Dorothy Schuttle
Matt Nable
As Lt. Cooney

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What is Hacksaw Ridge about? Toggle content

"Hacksaw Ridge" tells the inspiring true story of Desmond Doss, a devoted soldier during World War II who served as an Army medic without ever bearing arms. Raised with a strong belief in the commandment "Thou shalt not kill," Doss faces immense challenges and hostility from his fellow soldiers for refusing to carry a weapon. Despite being subjected to bullying and legal battles to uphold his convictions, he perseveres and demonstrates extraordinary courage on the battlefield. In one of history's bloodiest confrontations, the Battle of Okinawa, Doss single-handedly saves dozens of injured comrades amid relentless gunfire. This gripping tale reveals how faith and moral conviction can lead to remarkable acts of heroism even in the darkest times of war.

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What movies are similar to Hacksaw Ridge? Toggle content

Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Hacksaw Ridge include The Imitation Game, Six Minutes to Midnight, 1917, Free State of Jones, Kalashnikov AK-47, The Monuments Men.

When was Hacksaw Ridge released in theaters? Toggle content

Hacksaw Ridge was released in theaters on November 4, 2016.