Missing in Action

Missing in Action

The war's not over until the last man comes home.

Directed by Joseph Zito

Produced by The Cannon Group, Golan-Globus Productions

1984101 min5.9 / 10

A propulsive 1980s action vehicle built around a lone soldier's patriotic mission to rescue POWs from a Vietnamese jungle compound, driven by martial arts combat and military spectacle rather than character depth.

American servicemen are still being held captive in Vietnam and it's up to one man to bring them home in this blistering, fast-paced action/adventure starring martial arts superstar Chuck Norris. Following a daring escape from a Vietnamese POW camp, Special Forces Colonel James Braddock (Norris) is on a mission to locate and save remaining MIAs.

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  • Is Missing in Action violent? Yes, very. More violent than 95% of films.

  • Does Missing in Action end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of films.

  • Is Missing in Action easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.

  • Is Missing in Action sad? Not especially. Less sad than 59% of films.

  • Is Missing in Action scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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