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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thomas t

The second half of the movie was one of the best I have ever seen - It took you through a kaleidoscope of emotions. Tom Cruise and Jack Nicholson are just absolutely fantastic, but so is Demi Moore. A lot going on! Definitely must see!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/27/24

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Artin S

Iconic and beautifully made. It pains me to withhold the maximum score for this film due to its underwhelming plot.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

10/13/24

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Dominic B

Doesn't get old for me: Ripping story and cracking cast. Nicholson steals the show and both Cruise and Moore are good. And I always enjoy watching Kiefer Sutherland and Kevin Bacon.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/27/24

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Audience Member

Good and round and whole plot Everything matches perfectly together No fuss and every one plays their part The leading woman role is symbol of anima (the archetype for attention to details and caring and chaos from which new order will come out) The man comes out grown up and complete his journey and gain respect by overthrowing the tyrant and false General I love USA 🇺🇸 cuz it’s the land of free people and this movie 🎥 shows it in a very good way

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/22/24

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Fabrícia F

Espetacular e fustigante. O conflito de interesses entre um general e seus subordinados é uma lição sobre honra, lealdade e princípios.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/22/24

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Rory M

A-listers Cruise, Moore, Bacon and Nicholson dial up the tension to Hollywood perfection in Rob Reiner's Masterful American Military court room drama. Lesser cast and crew could have descended into schmaltzy GI-sir-yes-sir clichés, but it never drifts with Tom Cruise driving this movie (and defense case) home. The iconic ensemble play their parts expertly filling every minute with intrigue and enough star dust to light up the milky way While the outcome may never feel in doubt, Cruise and Nicholson bring their generational talents to a memorable, climactic face-off which strikes as the hard as the gavel on the block

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

09/15/24

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Rob Reiner

Director

Tom Cruise

Lt. Daniel Kaffee

Jack Nicholson

Col. Nathan R. Jessup

Demi Moore

Lt. Cmdr. JoAnne Galloway

Kevin Bacon

Capt. Jack Ross

Kiefer Sutherland

Lt. Jonathan Kendrick

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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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