Platoon
"The first casualty of war is innocence."
Originally released in 1986. Platoon is a drama/war film. directed by Oliver Stone. With a runtime of 2h 0m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Charlie Sheen, Willem Dafoe, and Tom Berenger
Synopsis
As a young and naive recruit in Vietnam, Chris Taylor faces a moral crisis when confronted with the horrors of war and the duality of man.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 19, 1986
39 years ago
Runtime
2h 0m
120 minutes total
User Rating
7.7/10
Great (4,915 votes)
Budget
$6M
Production budget
Box Office
$138.5M
23.1x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
+ 1 more
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $6,000,000
- Revenue
- $138,530,565
Production Companies
- Hemdale Film Corporation
- Arnold Kopelson Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Platoon about?
As a young and naive recruit in Vietnam, Chris Taylor faces a moral crisis when confronted with the horrors of war and the duality of man.
Who directed Platoon?
Platoon was directed by Oliver Stone.
How long is Platoon?
Platoon has a runtime of 2 hours and 0 minutes (120 minutes total).
When was Platoon released?
Platoon was released on December 19, 1986 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Platoon?
The main cast of Platoon includes Charlie Sheen, Willem Dafoe, Tom Berenger, Kevin Dillon, Forest Whitaker.
Is Platoon worth watching?
Platoon has a user rating of 7.7/10 based on 4,915 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.