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Hacksaw Ridge

The true story of Desmond T. Doss, the conscientious objector who, after the Battle of Okinawa, was awarded the Medal of Honor for his incredible bravery and regard for his fellow soldiers. Following his upbringing and how this shaped his views (especially his religious view and anti-killing stance), Doss's trials and tribulations after enlisting in the US Army (trying to become a medic) begin, preluding the hell on Earth that was Hacksaw Ridge. Use this page to compare cast context, genre fit (Biography, Drama, History), release year 2016, and whether this film matches tonight's mood.

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Story of Hacksaw Ridge

The true story of Desmond T. Doss, the conscientious objector who, after the Battle of Okinawa, was awarded the Medal of Honor for his incredible bravery and regard for his fellow soldiers. Following his upbringing and how this shaped his views (especially his religious view and anti-killing stance), Doss's trials and tribulations after enlisting in the US Army (trying to become a medic) begin, preluding the hell on Earth that was Hacksaw Ridge.

Use this page to compare cast context, genre fit (Biography, Drama, History), release year 2016, and whether this film matches tonight's mood.

Title facts

  • Type Movie
  • Release year 2016
  • Released 04 Nov 2016
  • Runtime 139 minutes
  • Content rating R
  • IMDb rating IMDb 8.1/10 from 679,234 votes
  • Metascore 71/100
  • Genres Biography, Drama, History
  • Languages English, Japanese
  • Countries United States

Cast

Andrew Garfield, Sam Worthington, Luke Bracey

Direction and writing

Directed by: Mel Gibson

Written by: Robert Schenkkan, Andrew Knight

Awards and recognition

Won 2 Oscars. 57 wins & 115 nominations total

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