Platoon

Content Warnings

Overall Severity: 🔴 85/100
Total warning time: 8m 18s
Sex/Nudity: 🟡 30/100 (8s)
  • 🟡 40/100 [00:45:12 - 00:45:20] Brief scene with a topless woman in a village.
Drug Use: 🔴 70/100 (1m 20s)
  • 🟡 60/100 [00:22:35 - 00:23:10] Soldiers smoking marijuana and laughing.
  • 🔴 80/100 [01:05:45 - 01:06:30] Soldiers using drugs in a more intense scene.
Violence: 🔴 95/100 (5m 40s)
  • 🔴 90/100 [00:15:20 - 00:16:50] Intense battle scene with gunfire and explosions.
  • 🔴 100/100 [00:55:30 - 00:57:10] Graphic depiction of a village being burned and civilians harmed.
  • 🔴 95/100 [01:30:15 - 01:32:45] Brutal hand-to-hand combat and stabbing.
Strong Language: 🔴 80/100 (1m 10s)
  • 🔴 70/100 [00:05:10 - 00:05:15] Use of the F-word by a soldier.
  • 🔴 90/100 [00:35:45 - 00:36:20] Multiple instances of strong language in a heated argument.
  • 🔴 80/100 [01:20:30 - 01:21:00] Frequent use of profanity during a tense scene.
Platoon

Details for Platoon (1986)

Year: 1986
Certificate: A
Platoon Runtime: 120 min
Genre: Drama, War
IMDB: 8.1
Meta Score: 92
Votes: 381222
Gross: 138,530,565
Director: Oliver Stone
Cast Stars: Charlie Sheen, Tom Berenger, Willem Dafoe, Keith David

Overview of Platoon:

Chris Taylor, a neophyte recruit in Vietnam, finds himself caught in a battle of wills between two sergeants, one good and the other evil. A shrewd examination of the brutality of war and the duality of man in conflict.

Platoon FAQ

Q: What is the plot of Platoon (1986)?
A: Platoon (1986) follows Chris Taylor (Charlie Sheen), a young and naive American soldier, as he volunteers for combat duty in Vietnam. The movie depicts his experiences and the moral and physical challenges he faces, torn between two sergeants with opposing views on the war: the compassionate Elias (Willem Dafoe) and the ruthless Barnes (Tom Berenger).
Q: Who directed Platoon (1986)?
A: Platoon was directed by Oliver Stone, who also wrote the screenplay. Stone drew from his own experiences as a Vietnam War veteran to create a gritty and realistic portrayal of the conflict.
Q: What awards did Platoon (1986) win?
A: Platoon won four Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director for Oliver Stone, Best Sound, and Best Film Editing. It was also nominated for Best Supporting Actor for both Tom Berenger and Willem Dafoe.
Q: How does Platoon (1986) depict the Vietnam War?
A: Platoon is known for its raw and unflinching depiction of the Vietnam War, showcasing the brutality, chaos, and moral ambiguity faced by soldiers. The film highlights the psychological toll, internal conflicts among troops, and the dehumanizing effects of war.
Q: What is the significance of the film's title, Platoon?
A: The title 'Platoon' refers to the small military unit in which the protagonist, Chris Taylor, serves. The film focuses on the dynamics within this platoon, illustrating the camaraderie, conflicts, and divisions among soldiers during the Vietnam War.