Sgt. Will Gardner

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Sgt. Will Gardner

Released Jan 11, 2019

2h 5m

Drama

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An Iraq War veteran takes a spirited motorcycle trip across America and picks up pieces of his life that have been lost since going into combat.

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Christy Lemire

FilmWeek (LAist)

It really means well and it's a really important topic, but it's told in a frustrating, ham-fisted, flag-waving, clichéd way.

Sep 14, 2019

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Nell Minow

RogerEbert.com

Sincerity of purpose, the best of intentions and brief appearances by top talent cannot save a real first pancake of a script in SGT. Will Gardner.

Rated: 2/4

Jan 11, 2019

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Frank Scheck

The Hollywood Reporter

The film endlessly traffics in the sort of clichés endemic to the genre, from its gung-ho country music soundtrack to its frequent combat flashbacks illustrating the horrors of war.

Jan 10, 2019

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Todd Jorgenson

Cinemalogue

Heavy-handed clichés overwhelm the heartfelt intentions of this drama meant to salute veterans battling physical and emotional wounds as they return home.

Jan 11, 2019

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Mark Dujsik

Mark Reviews Movies

It's a mess of uncertain purpose, jarring tonal shifts, and melodramatic gimmickry.

Rated: 1/4

Jan 11, 2019

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Rich Cline

Shadows on the Wall

Its honesty and introspection, and the urgency of the topic, make it worth a look.

Rated: 3.5/5

Jan 10, 2019

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William S

Sgt. William Gardner is a great movie. It is a hard movie to watch but the return is awesome. This movie makes you feel and puts you in the moment. Thank you Mr. Martini for making a movie that stirrs something inside. WJ Stringer

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/02/25

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Jason M

As a veteran, this is a topic that hit home hard! It may not be the best movie, but the topic is hard, and many veterans suffer. As a nation, we need to wrap our arms around veterans and continue to keep the our promise to them! “The soldier above all others prays for peace, for it is the soldier who must suffer and bear the deepest wounds and scars of war.” — General Douglas MacArthur

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/03/24

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Audience Member

The grand canyon sized discrepancy of critics and real people, well says enough. Though I dont know this man Its likely a very real account of many soldiers' story, heartful and heartbreaking. I felt like a witness who wanted to jump in to help-help him be accepted for coming out of hell, and for me and us as a whole who are comfortably conveniently numb to the lack of understanding and support each so deeply deserves. With all we go through as a nation and family and individual- it is these men and women that make America great, not others. Leave no man behind- I wish this nation had the same constitution of heart that our soldiers DO. You critics forgot you're human 1st. Have we?

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/18/23

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Audience Member

This movie tells a great story that needs to be heard. It's too bad the professional critics don't give it the credit it deserves. I recommend this movie for anyone that loves our country.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/15/23

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Audience Member

Brings much needed attention to the struggles our service men and women face during transition.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/18/20

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Audience Member

Very good. If your looking for something to pull at your heart strings then watch this. Lots of silver lining situations going on and great acting. Definitely a sleeper.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/23/19

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Synopsis

An Iraq War veteran takes a spirited motorcycle trip across America and picks up pieces of his life that have been lost since going into combat.

Director: Max Martini
Producer: Mike Hagerty, Max Martini
Screenwriter: Max Martini
Distributor: Cinedigm
Production Co: Cinedigm, BCD Travel, Mona Vista Productions
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jan 11, 2019, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 11, 2019
Runtime: 2h 5m

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