Platoon

Released

Dec 19, 1986

IMDb rating

8.0 / 10 478,040 votes

Recall rating

8.0 / 10 1 rating

Overview

A rookie soldier struggles with his own morality during the Vietnam war. Forced to confront the unbearable conditions of war, he observes the duality of men, while observing the differing styles and attitudes of his two commanders -- one who is violent and one who is peaceful.

Studio

Orion Pictures

Budget

$6,000,000

Box office

$138,500,000