We Were Soldiers 2002
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SplatThe story of the first major battle of the American phase of the Vietnam War and the soldiers on both sides that fought it.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Lt. Col. Hal Moore
as Julie Moore
as Maj. Bruce 'Snake' Crandall
as Sgt. Maj. Basil Plumley
as 2nd Lt. Jack Geoghegan
as Barbara Geoghegan
as Joe Galloway
as Lt. Col. Nguyen Huu An
as Sgt. Ernie Savage
as 1st Lt. Charlie Hastings
Director:
Writer:
Randall Wallace, Harold G. Moore, Joseph L. Galloway
Stars:
Mel Gibson, Madeleine Stowe, Greg Kinnear, Sam Elliott, Chris Klein, Keri Russell, Barry Pepper, Đơn Dương, Ryan Hurst, Robert Bagnell,
Genres:
Action,History,War
Release Date:
2002 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
138 min
MMPA Rating:
R
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
We Were Soldiers
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
HGM
Cast
as Lt. Col. Hal Moore
as Julie Moore
as Maj. Bruce 'Snake' Crandall
as Sgt. Maj. Basil Plumley
as 2nd Lt. Jack Geoghegan
as Barbara Geoghegan
as Joe Galloway
as Lt. Col. Nguyen Huu An
as Sgt. Ernie Savage
as 1st Lt. Charlie Hastings
as 2nd Lt. Henry Herrick
as Sp4 Robert Ouellette
as Capt. Tony Nadal
as Capt. Matt Dillon
as Capt. Tom Metsker
as Sp4 Bill Beck
as Sp4 Galen Bungum
as Sp4 Russell Adams
as Capt. Robert Edwards
as Capt. Ed 'Too Tall' Freeman
as Pfc. Willie Godboldt
as Pfc. Jimmy Nakayama
as Cecile Moore
as Catherine Metsker
as Alma Givens
as Maj. Gen. Henry Kinnard
as Sfc. Carl Palmer
as Sp5 Charlie 'Doc' Lose
as Capt. Robert 'Doc' Carrera
as Col. Tim Brown
as Diplomatic Spook
as Army Intelligence Officer
as General in Hallway
as Sfc. Bob White, Mortar Sergeant
as Medevac CO
as Army Wife
as Cab Driver
as Daughter Julie Moore
as Greg Moore
as Steve Moore
as David Moore
as Viet Minh Sergeant
as Mr. Nik
as NVA Prisoner
as NVA Officer
as NVA Soldier with Bayonet
as NVA Wife
as French Bugler
as French Captain
as French Lieutenant
as Reporter
as Reporter
as Reporter
as Sgt. Robert Stokes
as Capt. Ray Lefebvre
as Trooper on Fire
as Chopper Crewman
as Edwards' Radio Operator
as Foxhole Trooper
as Lt. Cochran (uncredited)
as Sec. of Defense Robert McNamara (uncredited)
as Soldier (uncredited)
as NVA Officer (uncredited)
as Soldier (uncredited)
as Soldier (uncredited)
as Capt. Jon Mills (uncredited)
as Jump Coordinator (uncredited)
as Mrs. Charlie Hastings (uncredited)
as Soldier (uncredited)
as Soldier (uncredited)
as Soldier (uncredited)
as French Officer (uncredited)
as Army Wife (uncredited)
as Spectator (uncredited)
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
as Black Private (uncredited)
as Private Davey (uncredited)
as 1st Lt. John Arrington (uncredited)
as Sergeant (uncredited)
as Soldier (uncredited)
as Pvt. Soprano (uncredited)
as Young NVA Lieutenant (uncredited)
as Lt. Col. List (uncredited)
as White Private (uncredited)
as Pvt. John Henry (uncredited)
as Sergeant (uncredited)
as North Vietnamese Soldier - South Vietnamese and Villager (voice) (uncredited)
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