Soldier's Girl

Soldier's Girl

She was the only man he ever loved.

Directed by Frank Pierson

Produced by Bachrach/Gottlieb Productions

2003112 min7.0 / 10

A tragic true-crime drama centered on a soldier's love for a transgender woman, undone by prejudice and violence within a hostile military environment.

This true story, which takes place in Fort Campbell, KY, tells the heart-wrenching story of the life and tragic death of soldier Barry Winchell. His love for Calpernia Addams, a transgender nightclub performer, was misunderstood by his fellow soldiers and eventually led to his murder.

Questions people ask

  • Is Soldier's Girl sad? Yes, very. More sad than 98% of films.

  • Does Soldier's Girl end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 83% of films.

  • Is Soldier's Girl violent? Somewhat. More violent than 71% of films.

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

  • Is Soldier's Girl scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

72/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

Distinctly its own thing.

Rarity91

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise55

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love70

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Soldier's Girl

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Soldier's Girl

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Soldier's Girl, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Soldier's Girl, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Soldier's Girl, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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