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M*A*S*H

Play trailer 2:59 Poster for M*A*S*H R Released Jan 30, 1970 1h 56m Comedy War Play Trailer Watchlist
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Based on the novel by Richard Hooker, M*A*S*H follows a group of Mobile Army Surgical Hospital officers at they perform surgery and pass the time just miles from the front lines of the Korean Conflict. Led by Captains Hawkeye Pierce (Donald Sutherland) and Trapper John McIntyre (Elliott Gould), they add to the chaos and hilarity of the situation.
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Bold, timely, subversive, and above all funny, M*A*S*H remains a high point in Robert Altman's distinguished filmography.

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Wendy Ide The Times (UK) ... Riotously funny and rather bleak. Nov 29, 2022 Full Review Myles Standish St. Louis Post-Dispatch It is ribald, cruel, sick, sacrilegious, offensive and enormously funny, continuously and wildly hilarious. Mar 27, 2020 Full Review John Mahoney The Hollywood Reporter The finest American comedy since Some Like It Hot, the Mr. Roberts of the Korean War, The Graduate of 1970, and the film that has been expected from director Robert Altman for some short time. Jan 25, 2018 Full Review Sean Axmaker Stream on Demand It was the right picture at the right time, a commentary on the madness of war, set in Korea but clearly seen by audiences as a stand-in for Vietnam, featuring characters who don’t just defy authority but flaunted their insubordination. Sep 22, 2024 Full Review Rob Gonsalves Rob's Movie Vault At best it’s a snapshot of where young America’s heads were at back then. Rated: C Aug 30, 2022 Full Review Eddie Harrison film-authority.com Altman's original movie revels in misogyny, racism, prankster humour and very outdated attitudes; it really should not be watchable in 2021, but it is... Rated: 4/5 Dec 9, 2021 Full Review Read all reviews

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Giuseppe N One of Altman's best, rightfully become a classic. Exceptional actors, sharp dialogues, wonderful characters, subversive and though-provoking script. The kind of movie that can uplift and inspire, and make you laugh... and stays in your heart (Especially for the pairing of Sutherland and Gould, who are a hoot from start to finish) No wonder originated one of the most beloved Tv show ever. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/20/25 Full Review Stephen C Funny in 1 hour and 56 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/03/25 Full Review Chip C Sutherland as Hawkeye is amazing. The scene where he drives Tom Skerritt to the camp is comedy gold. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/15/25 Full Review Rosana B Sabemos que o exército (como qualquer lugar predominantemente masculino) tem inúmeros desrespeito e situações enojantes com relação à mulher, mas assistir esse comportamento numa comédia e ainda mais repugnante, não vi graça alguma (rádio é legal), não sei como isso fez tanto sucesso a ponte de ter se tornando uma série e pior recebeu cinco indicações ao Oscar e venceu de Melhor Roteiro Adaptado… Com relação ao restante do filme, chato, entediante, bem pouco engraçado, ultrajante e cansativo… Rated 1 out of 5 stars 08/18/24 Full Review Krista B Brilliant low-budget independent film with big budget results. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/19/24 Full Review CHRIS M I saw it a theater as a teen back in the early 1970s, and several times (chopped up on broadcast TV, again in a theater in college) since then. I agree with those who say some what over rated. Professional critics called it a "dark comedy", too dark for me. Great opening scene with the (for historians of that war at least) the famed Bell Angel of Mercy helicopters. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 04/04/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Robert Altman

Director

Donald Sutherland

"Hawkeye" Pierce

Elliott Gould

"Trapper" John McIntyre

Sally Kellerman

Margaret "Hot Lips" Houlihan

Tom Skerritt

Duke Forrest

Robert Duvall

Major Frank Burns

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Roger Bowen (left) as Colonel Henry Braymore Blake and Gary Burghoff (Right) as Corporal Walter "Radar" O'Reilly. (l to r) Captain "Hawkeye" Pierce (Donald Sutherland), Major Margaret "Hot Lips" Houlihan (Sally Kellerman), and Captain "Trapper" John McIntyre (Elliott Gould). Elliot Gould as Captain "Trapper" John McIntyre and Donald Sutherland as Captain 'Hawkeye" Pierce. View more photos

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Synopsis Based on the novel by Richard Hooker, M*A*S*H follows a group of Mobile Army Surgical Hospital officers at they perform surgery and pass the time just miles from the front lines of the Korean Conflict. Led by Captains Hawkeye Pierce (Donald Sutherland) and Trapper John McIntyre (Elliott Gould), they add to the chaos and hilarity of the situation.
Director
Robert Altman
Producer
Otto Preminger
Screenwriter
Ring Lardner Jr.
Distributor
20th Century Fox
Production Co
Aspen Productions
Rating
R
Genre
Comedy, War
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jan 30, 1970, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Aug 10, 2016
Runtime
1h 56m
Sound Mix
Mono, Stereo
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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