Uncommon Valor

Uncommon Valor

Seven men with one thing in common...

Directed by Ted Kotcheff

Produced by Paramount Pictures

1983105 min6.3 / 10

A earnest action-drama about Vietnam veterans bound by trauma and loyalty, reuniting to rescue a fallen comrade in a mission that tests both their bonds and their ghosts.

A group of Vietnam War veterans re-unite to rescue one of their own left behind and taken prisoner by the Vietnamese.

Questions people ask

  • Is Uncommon Valor violent? Yes. More violent than 80% of films.

  • Is Uncommon Valor sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% of films.

  • Does Uncommon Valor end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 70% of films.

  • Is Uncommon Valor scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is Uncommon Valor easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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35/ 100

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Rarity52

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Surprise21

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Love35

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