
Heartbreak Ridge
...the scars run deep.
Directed by Clint Eastwood
Produced by Jay Weston Productions, Malpaso Productions
A gruff military drama about a hardened Marine sergeant whipping a troubled platoon into shape while grappling with personal demons and fractured relationships.
A hard-nosed, hard-living Marine gunnery sergeant clashes with his superiors and his ex-wife as he takes command of a spoiled recon platoon with a bad attitude.
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Is Heartbreak Ridge violent? Somewhat. More violent than 71% of films.
Is Heartbreak Ridge scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 58% of films.
Is Heartbreak Ridge easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Does Heartbreak Ridge end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Heartbreak Ridge sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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