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Tigerland

Play trailer Poster for Tigerland R Released Sep 13, 2000 1h 49m Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
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1971. A nation stands divided over the escalating war in Vietnam. Thousands of young Americans lie dead on foreign soil. And at Fort Polk, Louisiana, thousands more prepare to join them. The specter of combat hangs over the men of A-Company, Second Platoon, as they enter the final stage of infantry training. They will be sent to the war. But each man deals with this prospect in his own way. One man's defiance, however, galvanizes every member of the platoon.
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A great cast and the gritty feel of the film help elevate Tigerland above the familiarity of the subject matter.

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Emanuel Levy Variety This take on Vietnam War doesn't break new thematic ground but it's Schumacher's best film since the 1993 Falling Down, and it showcases the talents of newcomer Colin Farrell, who has everything that it takes to become a major Hollywood star Rated: B+ Jan 4, 2007 Full Review Geoff Andrew Time Out Stylistically this is more interesting and more affected than Schumacher's Flawless. Either way, it's a big improvement on his past tendentious nonsense. Jun 24, 2006 Full Review Peter Travers Rolling Stone Even when the script overtaxes the allegory about how Vietnam divided a nation at home, Schumacher and the actors prevail by fixing their sights on what happens to men on that last stop before the game of war becomes a grim reality. Rated: 3.5/5 Jun 4, 2001 Full Review Tom Meek Cambridge Day It's nothing like the first half of Full Metal Jacket, but an intriguing companion watch. Jul 8, 2020 Full Review James Plath Movie Metropolis I wouldn't put Tigerland in the top ranks of war movies, but it's a solid second-tier entry that makes you think about the characters. Rated: 7/10 May 4, 2012 Full Review Eric Melin Scene-Stealers.com Farrell is the best thing about the film, which veers into oversentimentality quite a bit for a film that's shot with such a gritty aesthetic. Rated: 2/4 Jun 27, 2011 Full Review Read all reviews

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Frans B Great movie. Joel Schumacher did good with this one. Stellar cast excels in character. Brings an authenticity to the genre with good cinematography and visuals. Well written and brought to screen. Gritty, adventurous, enough action, to the point. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/27/25 Full Review Bill E This movie is not good. The problem is the screenplay. It's total garbage. Some guy named Klavan wrote this crap. It was the first and last script he ever wrote. He never got hired again. Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 06/24/25 Full Review thiago s Filme fraco, o roteiro é fraco, as cenas são fracas, o elenco é fraco, e ninguém ajuda a melhorar o filme, a história é fraca, os personagens sao fracos, e o filme deveria ter cenas bem melhores e relevantes para fazer o filme ser bom. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 05/15/25 Full Review Dani M A little cliched but the performances were good and it was worth the watch. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/20/25 Full Review Audience Member This is only a Vietnam war movie on the surface. It's really about what the prospect of war and the effects of it is on the human psyche. There are no scenes of the war. Only what recruits could go through in preparation for the war. But it's hardly realistic since the real life experience of it is probably pretty boring. Although in real life, the soldiers can probably peel potatoes a lot more expertly than these Hollywood actors pretending to be soldiers. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 11/28/24 Full Review Brad M Not full metal jacket, but still really good. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 11/14/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Joel Schumacher

Director

Colin Farrell

Bozz

Matthew Davis

Paxton

Clifton Collins Jr.

Miter

Tom Guiry

Pvt. Cantwell

Shea Whigham

Wilson

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Tigerland

Bozz (Colin Farrell, standing right) is defiant, even in the heat of training. Bozz (Colin Farrell) beings to embody the terrible moral burden shouldered by the young men who face death prematurely in support of the Vietnam War. Colin Farrell and director Joel Schumacher confer on the set. Paxton's (Matthew Davis, left) naivete and Bozz's (Colin Farrell) cynicism unite the two in an odd alliance. (Left to right) Shea Whigham as Wilson, Colin Farrell as Bozz, Matthew Davis as Paxton, Clifton Collins, Jr. as Miter, Russell Richardson as Johnson, and Thomas Guiry as Cantwell. Paxton (Matthew Davis) deals with the specter of combat and war in his own way. Colin Farrell, left, plays Bozz, and Matthew Davis portrays Paxton. Bozz (Colin Farrell) deals with the specter of combat and war. View more photos

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Synopsis 1971. A nation stands divided over the escalating war in Vietnam. Thousands of young Americans lie dead on foreign soil. And at Fort Polk, Louisiana, thousands more prepare to join them. The specter of combat hangs over the men of A-Company, Second Platoon, as they enter the final stage of infantry training. They will be sent to the war. But each man deals with this prospect in his own way. One man's defiance, however, galvanizes every member of the platoon.
Director
Joel Schumacher
Producer
Arnon Milchan, Beau Flynn, Steven Haft
Screenwriter
Ross Klavan, Michael McGruther
Distributor
20th Century Fox
Production Co
Regency Entertainment, KirchMedia, New Regency Pictures, Haft Entertainment
Rating
R (Language|Drug Use|Strong Sexuality|Violence)
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Sep 13, 2000, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Mar 1, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA)
$139.3K
Runtime
1h 49m
Sound Mix
Surround, Dolby SR, Dolby Digital, Dolby Stereo
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.66:1)
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