Synopsis
A very realistic interpretation of one of the bloodiest battles of the Vietnam War.
Scores
Overall Score
71.4
Popularity Percentile (Year)
73.6%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
62.3%
Review Aggregate
82.3
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is largely positive, with 100% of 10 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize realistic, character-driven, suspenseful. Most critics frame the film as an effective delivery of its core style and intent.
realisticcharacter-drivensuspensefulaction-packedemotionalvisually striking
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Patrick Boatman | 1987 | $339,000 | $936,000 | (est) |
| Don Cheadle | 1987 | $209,000 | $576,000 | (est) |
| Dylan McDermott | 1987 | $157,000 | $434,000 | (est) |
| Tim Quill | 1987 | $128,000 | $355,000 | (est) |
| Courtney B. Vance | 1987 | $110,000 | $303,000 | (est) |
| Steven Weber | 1987 | $97,000 | $267,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score100.0
RT critic review count12
Rotten Tomatoes audience score73.0
RT audience rating count25,000
IMDb rating6.7
IMDb votes29,364
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1987 | $13,839,404 | $38,216,734 |
| International | 1987 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 1987 | $13,839,404 | $38,216,734 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1987 | $6,919,702 | $19,108,367 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1987 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1987 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1987 | $19,635,000 | $54,220,946 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1987 | $9,159,000 | $25,292,062 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1987 | $3,321,457 | $9,172,016 |
| Total Revenues | 1987 | $39,035,159 | $107,793,392 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1987 | $6,500,000 | $17,949,384 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1987 | $4,331,000 (est) | $11,959,812 (est) |
| Participations | 1987 | $1,561,000 | $4,310,614 |
| Residuals ? | 1987 | $2,281,000 | $6,298,853 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1987 | $1,300,000 | $3,589,877 |
| Total Expenses | 1987 | $15,973,000 | $44,108,540 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1987 | $23,062,159 | $63,684,853 |
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