Everyman's War

Everyman's War

When all hope is lost...heroes emerge.

Directed by Thad Smith

Produced by One-Eighty Films

2009104 min5.2 / 10

A WWII drama centered on one soldier's desperate mission and internal struggle between duty to his unit and longing for home, grounded in historical accounts of courage under impossible conditions.

No one in high command believed that German forces would attack in the sub zero temperatures and near blizzard conditions. As the pre-dawn attack comes, with communications down Sgt. Smith is left with no choice but to make his way through enemy fire, unarmed and wounded, into town and warn of the coming attack. Based on actual accounts "Everyman's War" explores the heroic events of this decorated veterans courage and the struggle between duty and desire. Between the prospect of the life and love, Dorine that waits at home and the harsh realities of war which marks the pivotal epoch in his life as he discovers that the loss of hope can be worse than the loss of life. One man's courage... One man's hope...Everyman's War.

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Questions people ask

  • Is Everyman's War sad? Yes. More sad than 82% of films.

  • Is Everyman's War scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 72% of films.

  • Is Everyman's War violent? Somewhat. More violent than 71% of films.

  • Is Everyman's War easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.

  • Does Everyman's War end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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12/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Conventional, and it does not land.

Rarity38

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise5

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love5

How much audiences actually like it

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Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Everyman's War, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Everyman's War, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Everyman's War, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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