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Hacksaw Ridge (2016)

โ€œOne of the greatest heroes in American history never fired a bullet.โ€

8.2/10 ยท 15,346 votes 2h 19m r DramaHistoryWar

#3 of 305 films from 2016 #67 of 3759 in drama

Directed by Mel Gibson ยท Written by Robert Schenkkan, Andrew Knight

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Overview

WWII American Army Medic Desmond T. Doss, who served during the Battle of Okinawa, refuses to kill people and becomes the first Conscientious Objector in American history to receive the Congressional Medal of Honor.

Cast

Andrew Garfieldas Desmond T. Doss
Sam Worthingtonas Captain Glover
Vince Vaughnas Sgt Howell
Teresa Palmeras Dorothy Schuttle
Luke Braceyas Smitty Ryker
Hugo Weavingas Tom Doss
Rachel Griffithsas Bertha Doss
Ryan Corras Lieutenant Manville
Richard Roxburghas Colonel Stelzer
Goran D. Kleutas Andy 'Ghoul' Walker
Luke Pegleras Milt 'Hollywood' Zane
Firass Diranias Vito Rinnelli
Michael Sheasbyas Tex Lewis
Nathaniel Buzolicas Harold "Hal" Doss

Facts

Release dateOctober 7, 2016
Runtime139 min (2h 19m) โ€” longer as the 2016 average of 106 min
GenresDrama, History, War
LanguageEN
Budget$40,000,000
Box office$175,302,354 (4.4ร— budget)
IMDbtt2119532

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Questions

How long is Hacksaw Ridge?
Hacksaw Ridge runs 139 minutes (2h 19m).
Is Hacksaw Ridge worth watching?
TMDB users give it 8.2/10 across 15,346 votes, which places it #3 of 305 films released in 2016 in this index (top 99%) and #67 among 3759 drama titles.
Who directed Hacksaw Ridge?
Hacksaw Ridge was directed by Mel Gibson. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Braveheart (1995), Apocalypto (2006), The Passion of the Christ (2004).
Who stars in Hacksaw Ridge?
Andrew Garfield as Desmond T. Doss; Sam Worthington as Captain Glover; Vince Vaughn as Sgt Howell; Teresa Palmer as Dorothy Schuttle; Luke Bracey as Smitty Ryker; Hugo Weaving as Tom Doss.
What is Hacksaw Ridge rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Hacksaw Ridge?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/1382.

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