A Few Good Men

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A Few Good Men

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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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Romas M

Greetings from Lithuania. You can safely call "A Few Good Men" a true classic movie. It's a very memorable movie because of great performances, very solid script, and some unforgettable speeches and quotes (with "You can't handle the truth" coming first in to the mind when remembering this picture). It's has interesting story and basically it's a court room and procedure drama. What standout here and makes this movie some sort of classic are great performances by probably all involved (especially by leads), some terrific lines and scenes. Not everything here works, but it's a solid movie. Screenplay by the great Aaron Sorkin is excellent, which was based on his play. Overall, 8/10 for "A Few Good Men". If you haven't seen it, you can safely check this one out - it's a memorable film.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

08/30/25

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Sam K

A Few Good Men is a solid courtroom drama with great performances, but the best part is the intense face-off between Tom Cruise and Jack Nicholson—Nicholson gives the best performance of the film, and he and Cruise have great chemistry. When he yells, “You can’t handle the truth!” it hits hard and totally owns the whole movie.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

08/13/25

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Jonathan N

Nicholson's acting was superb and definitely makes this four stars for me. Demi Moore and Tom Cruise did great too, who am I kidding. Jack Nicholson really played his part perfectly, and so believable. I'm sure there are actual military honchos like this, with egos the size of the moon. Mr. military big wig would have realistically had his own counsel, and I'm sure they would have required that he take the 5th. Minus a star for the Perry Mason ending. Regardless, it makes for good theatre I suppose. Somehow they managed to make trial preparation look mildly interesting and the film kept a good pace even though it easily could have lagged. Overall, a great courtroom drama. A true classic, and while not my favorite movie, or even that exciting from my point of view, definitely mandatory viewing.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

07/29/25

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Jed M.

Classic. YOU CANT HANDLE THE TRUTH!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/25/25

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Stephen C

Success in 2 hours and 18 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The USA grossed over $141,300,000.00!!!!!!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/23/25

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klr d

One of the best movies from that era. Has improved over time. You can't say that about very many films, Great cast. Great acting and direction. Great writing. Never gets old.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/14/25

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Rob Reiner

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Tom Cruise

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 Tristar, Columbia Pictures
Production Co: New Line Cinema, Columbia Pictures Corporation, Castle Rock Entertainment
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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