Hart's War

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Hart's War

R

2002

2h 8m

War

Drama

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Lieutenant Tommy Hart (Colin Farrell) is a second year law student who is enlisted as an officer's aide in World War II due to his father's political pull. When he is captured and thrown into a German prisoner of war camp, top ranking Colonel William McNamara (Bruce Willis) assigns him to defend Lieutenant Lincoln Scott (Terrence Howard), a black POW accused of murdering a fellow white prisoner.

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Well-made and solidly acted, Hart's War is modestly compelling. However, the movie suffers from having too many subplots.

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David Ansen

Newsweek

Hart's War, as you might guess, can get too earnest for its own good. But Billy Ray and Terry George's screenplay, taken from a John Katzenbach novel, is expertly plotted.

Mar 7, 2018

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Nell Minow

Common Sense Media

Big WWII drama about honor, courage and sacrifice.

Rated: 4/5

Dec 24, 2010

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Derek Adams

Time Out

This earnest WWII escape story throws in a courtroom drama, but to nobody's advantage.

Feb 9, 2006

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Mark Halverson

Sacramento News & Review

Rated: 3/5

Aug 7, 2008

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Emanuel Levy

EmanuelLevy.Com

Nationality, race and politics clash in unexpected ways in this well-directed and acted but extremely old-fashioned prison drama that recalls genre film sof the 1950s and 1960s.

Rated: B

Oct 30, 2006

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Jeffrey M. Anderson

Combustible Celluloid

In the ever-increasing onslaught of war movies, it stands head and shoulders above most of the competition.

May 26, 2006

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Frans B

One of best war movies ever. Huge budget, stellar cast and expertly written and brought to screen. Portrays the horror of war in a tangible manner. Great cinematography and epic visuals. Whole cast excels in character very convincingly. Memorable movie

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/12/25

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Geke g

Released the same that i born. I appreciate that i born with this amazing film

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/08/24

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Matthew H

Movie becomes laughably absurd the moment it becomes a courtroom drama. The cheese is strong with this film

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

12/02/23

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Steve D

Ok but frustrating film that should have been better.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

09/25/23

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norman w

The movie is rather confused as to whether it is a POW movie, a legal procedural or a civil rights movie. Rather outlandish concept and very muddled execution bog it down. It did poorly at the box office and was rushed into video. Don't waste your time unless you are a Colin Farrel or Bruce Willis fan.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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farah r

It's not exactly a war movie nor a courtroom drama and it's not good either way.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

03/30/23

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Gregory Hoblit

Director

Bruce Willis

Colonel William A. McNamara

Colin Farrell

Lt. Thomas W. Hart

Terrence Howard

Lt. Lincoln A. Scott

Cole Hauser

Staff Sgt. Vic W. Bedford

Marcel Iures

Col. Werner Visser

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Synopsis

Lieutenant Tommy Hart (Colin Farrell) is a second year law student who is enlisted as an officer's aide in World War II due to his father's political pull. When he is captured and thrown into a German prisoner of war camp, top ranking Colonel William McNamara (Bruce Willis) assigns him to defend Lieutenant Lincoln Scott (Terrence Howard), a black POW accused of murdering a fellow white prisoner.

Director: Gregory Hoblit
Producer: David Ladd, David Foster, Arnold Rifkin, Gregory Hoblit
Screenwriter: Billy Ray, Terry George, John Katzenbach
Distributor: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Production Co: David Foster Productions, David Ladd Films, Cheyenne Enterprises, Metro Goldwyn Mayer
Rating: R (Some Strong War Violence|Language)
Genre: War, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Feb 15, 2002, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 30, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $19.1M
Runtime: 2h 8m
Sound Mix: Dolby SR, DTS, Dolby Stereo, Surround, SDDS, Dolby A, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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