Heartbreak Ridge
A hard-nosed, hard-living Marine gunnery sergeant clashes with his superiors and his ex-wife as he takes command of a spoiled recon platoon with a bad attitude.
Release Year
1986
Runtime
130 min
Audience Score
6.9
Genres
War, Drama
Story Snapshot
A hard-nosed, hard-living Marine gunnery sergeant clashes with his superiors and his ex-wife as he takes command of a spoiled recon platoon with a bad attitude.
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Heartbreak Ridge is a intense pick with medium complexity, which makes it a strong option when you want something that feels specific instead of generic.
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