Hacksaw Ridge

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Hacksaw Ridge

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Released Nov 4, 2016

2h 19m

War

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The true story of Pfc. Desmond T. Doss (Andrew Garfield), who won the Congressional Medal of Honor despite refusing to bear arms during WWII on religious grounds. Doss was drafted and ostracized by fellow soldiers for his pacifist stance but went on to earn respect and adoration for his bravery, selflessness and compassion after he risked his life -- without firing a shot -- to save 75 men in the Battle of Okinawa.

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Critics Consensus

Hacksaw Ridge uses a real-life pacifist's legacy to lay the groundwork for a gripping wartime tribute to faith, valor, and the courage of remaining true to one's convictions.

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Wendy Ide

Observer (UK)

Gibson's robust directorial technique brings an undeniable punch to the combat scenes ... Elsewhere in the film, however, there's a sledgehammer lack of subtlety that is only partially mitigated by Andrew Garfield's impressive performance.

Rated: 3/5

Jan 29, 2017

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Donald Clarke

Irish Times

If they gave out awards for "most movie in a movie", then no other movie need turn up.

Rated: 3/5

Jan 27, 2017

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Kevin Maher

The Times (UK)

A rousing tale of Pacific War heroism that has more in common with jingoistic Wayne staples such as Sands of Iwo Jima or The Green Berets than anything in the 21st century, this is wearily formulaic film-making.

Rated: 2/5

Jan 26, 2017

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Don Shanahan

Every Movie Has a Lesson

The trouble is this proper hero worship is drawn out and overstated in a bloated film that could lose 20 minutes of first-act exposition and 15 minutes of battle scene redundancies from its 131 minutes.

Rated: 2/5

Oct 16, 2024

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Diana Tuova

Spotlight on Film

For a film about a conscientious objector, this film may be viewed as unjustifiably violent, but Gibson still presents his hero in the best possible light, and the love story electrifies the screen.

Rated: 4.5/5

Aug 9, 2024

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Keith Garlington

Keith & the Movies

The superbly shot battle scenes aside, Gibson’s traditionalist sensibilities show up in how he shoots everything else which is a perfect fit for this particular film. It’s easy to get lost in the period he visualizes.

Rated: 4.5/5

Aug 21, 2022

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Alice S

It is a powerful and deeply moving film that captures both the brutality of war and the resilience of the human spirit. The film doesn’t shy away from showing the horrors of war-blood, fear, and chaos are unflinchingly depicted, reminding us of the cost of conflict. At the same time, it highlights how one man’s unshakable faith, whether or not one shares it, can inspire courage, perseverance, and compassion. Hacksaw Ridge is both a war film and a testament to what conviction and humanity can achieve in the darkest of times.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/06/25

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David M

A movie to go into not knowing about the story so you can come to the realisation yourself of what it is so don't google it b4 watching. I've been around 56 years and seen many things; this movie is absolutely incredible and you must watch it.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/02/25

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Joshan K

One of the better war movies I've seen. Andrew Garfield gives a moving performance as Desmond Dott. It's nothing short of a miracle as to what he did on that ridge, and it's only right we should remember his courageous actions forever. What a hero!

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

08/23/25

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Anna H

Wow. 10/10 movie. What a hero. MUST see!!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/10/25

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Raymond C.

A powerful, religious war movie with a strong performance by Andrew Garfield

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/30/25

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Audience Member

This is just a masterpiece of film. The performance of Andrew Garfield as Soldier Doss made a perfect combination on this film. The narrative of it it is also very impressive for me because I don't usually watch war or combat movies but this one is different in the best way possible. If I had to rate it from 1 to 10 I would give it an 11 no joking.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/29/25

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The true story of Pfc. Desmond T. Doss (Andrew Garfield), who won the Congressional Medal of Honor despite refusing to bear arms during WWII on religious grounds. Doss was drafted and ostracized by fellow soldiers for his pacifist stance but went on to earn respect and adoration for his bravery, selflessness and compassion after he risked his life -- without firing a shot -- to save 75 men in the Battle of Okinawa.

Director: Mel Gibson
Producer: Bill Mechanic, David Permut, Terry Benedict, Paul Currie, Bruce Davey, William D. Johnson, Tyler Thompson, Brian Oliver
Screenwriter: Andrew Knight, Robert Schenkkan
Distributor: Lionsgate Films
Production Co: Kylin Pictures, Demarest Films, Pandemonium, IM Global, Cross Creek Pictures, Tunnel Post
Rating: R (Grisly Bloody Images|Graphic War Violence)
Genre: War, History, Drama, Biography
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 4, 2016, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Feb 7, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA): $67.0M
Runtime: 2h 19m
Sound Mix: SDDS, Dolby Digital, Dolby Atmos
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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