A Few Good Men

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A Few Good Men

R

Released Dec 11, 1992

2h 18m

Drama

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Lt. Daniel Kaffee (Tom Cruise) is a military lawyer defending two U.S. Marines charged with killing a fellow Marine at the Guantanamo Bay Naval Base in Cuba. Although Kaffee is known for seeking plea bargains, a fellow lawyer, Lt. Cdr. JoAnne Galloway (Demi Moore), convinces him that the accused marines were most likely carrying out an order from a commanding officer. Kaffee takes a risk by calling Col. Nathan R. Jessep (Jack Nicholson) to the stand in an effort to uncover the conspiracy.

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Critics Consensus

An old-fashioned courtroom drama with a contemporary edge, A Few Good Men succeeds on the strength of its stars, with Tom Cruise, Demi Moore, and especially Jack Nicholson delivering powerful performances that more than compensate for the predictable plot.

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Edward Guthmann

San Francisco Chronicle

It's directed with taut efficiency by Rob Reiner.

Rated: 2.5/4

Jan 11, 2023

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David Ansen

Newsweek

Designed to get the audience rooting for this upper-class underdog, the movie accomplishes its task with military efficiency. But since the deck is stacked and the cards well worn, it hardly seems a victory to cherish.

Feb 8, 2018

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Dave Kehr

Chicago Tribune

By pitting Cruise against Nicholson in the film`s final courtroom confrontation, Sorkin and Reiner are pitting two notions of masculinity and two notions of stardom against each other.

Rated: 3/4

Apr 30, 2014

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Oti

For Your Reference Podcast

Surface level, I can see why this intrigued me. I can see why it was good in terms of building the tension and trying to at least arouse some aspects of suspense. But does that a good movie make? I'm not sure.

Rated: 3.5/5

Sep 13, 2023

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KT Mahe

For Your Reference Podcast

Aaron Sorkin is the puppet master of snarky word vessels.

Rated: 3.5/5

Sep 13, 2023

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Stephen Silver

Tilt Magazine

Especially notable for its understanding of something — the conflict between the “elites” of blue America and the more traditional institutions of the military, police, and the like (30th anniversary)

Rated: 4.5/5

Dec 13, 2022

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Sue S

One of my all times favourites I could watch again and again... and have done. The build up to the unforgettable iconic courtroom scene... "You can't handle the truth" is one of the greatest. Nicholson is superb.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/15/25

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thiago s

Filme legal, o roteiro é bacana, o elenco é muito bom, o filme não tem cenas tão boas e mas também não são ruins, a história é mais ou menos, mas eu gostei da atuação do tom cruise e também da demi moore, e também o Jack nicholson que foi o coadjuvante do filme e melhorou um pouco o filme, a parte final do filme na sala do julgamento foi a melhor cena do filme, quando o tenente Daniel kaffee julgou o colonel Nathan, e o coronel nathan falou a frase clássica do filme " you can't handle the thuth! " voce nao aguenta a verdade e depois o Coronel nathan é preso por comandar a morte de um cadete na base militar, com tudo isso, o filme tem muitas cenas de diálogos que faz o filme dá um leve enfraquecida, mas na parte final, o filme melhora e acaba de uma maneira boa, e eu recomendo esse filme

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

03/15/25

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Steven N

A few good men is one of my favorite movies. The whole movie is a slow crescendo to the court room scene. It has great characters, outstanding plot, and tremendous writing. Tom Cruise is outstanding but Jack Nicholson owns this movie. 10/10

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/24/25

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Matt C

The quintessential military courtroom drama. Tightly directed and shot in a way that conveys the fascinating yet absurd structure of the military. A brilliant script and excellent acting. Tom Cruise is perfect as the precocious and talented yet out of his depth navy lawyer. Jack Nicholson is iconic as the obnoxious leviathan army colonel. The courtroom scenes where they go toe-to-toe are absolutely iconic. One of my top 10 movies of all time.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/15/25

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Yvan M

Wonderful movie …..Nicholson is amazing

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/19/25

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Richard B

Finally got around to watching this after many years of thinking it wouldn't be good because it was just a courtroom drama. So glad I decided to finally see it as it did not disappoint. The acting as you can imagine is incredible along with a gripping storyline. Tom Cruise and Jack Nicholson are just amazing. With some comedy mixed in. It's definitely a must-watch.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/11/25

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Rob Reiner

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Lt. Daniel Kaffee

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Demi Moore

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A Few Good Men: Official Clip - Jessep Is Arrested

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A Few Good Men: Official Clip - You Can't Handle the Truth!

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A Few Good Men: Official Clip - Ask Me Nicely

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A Few Good Men: Official Clip - Kaffee Melts Down

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A Few Good Men: Official Clip - I Didn't Dismiss You

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A Few Good Men: Official Clip - We Follow Orders or People Die

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A Few Good Men: Official Clip - Galloway Confronts Kaffee

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A Few Good Men: Official Clip - A Woman to Salute

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Synopsis

Lt. Daniel Kaffee (Tom Cruise) is a military lawyer defending two U.S. Marines charged with killing a fellow Marine at the Guantanamo Bay Naval Base in Cuba. Although Kaffee is known for seeking plea bargains, a fellow lawyer, Lt. Cdr. JoAnne Galloway (Demi Moore), convinces him that the accused marines were most likely carrying out an order from a commanding officer. Kaffee takes a risk by calling Col. Nathan R. Jessep (Jack Nicholson) to the stand in an effort to uncover the conspiracy.

Director: Rob Reiner
Producer: Rob Reiner, Andrew Scheinman, David Brown
Screenwriter: Aaron Sorkin
Distributor: Columbia Pictures, Columbia Tristar
Production Co: Castle Rock Entertainment, Columbia Pictures Corporation, New Line Cinema
Rating: R
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 11, 1992, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 16, 2012
Box Office (Gross USA): $141.3M
Runtime: 2h 18m
Sound Mix: Stereo, Dolby SR, Surround
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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