A Few Good Men (1992)
Kernel Score: 87% · 4,040 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Drama
Released: 1992-12-11
Runtime: 138 minutes
Is A Few Good Men worth watching?
Worth watching. Two young navy lawyers defend marines accused of killing a fellow soldier. It's a polished courtroom drama with great speeches, and Nicholson's big scene is the reason people remember it.
Watch it if you
- love courtroom drama and sharp dialogue
- enjoy star-driven 90s dramas
- like a case that builds to a showdown
Skip it if you
- want a realistic military drama
- dislike talky films
Best for: Dad's pick night in
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch A Few Good Men
- Stream: YouTube TV, HBO Max
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Fandango At Home, Plex
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
When cocky military lawyer Lt. Daniel Kaffee and his co-counsel, Lt. Cmdr. JoAnne Galloway, are assigned to a murder case, they uncover a hazing ritual that could implicate high-ranking officials such as shady Col. Nathan Jessep.
A Few Good Men parents' guide: ages 12+
Parents need to know that A Few Good Men is an R-rated courtroom drama about a hazing death and cover-up at Guantanamo Bay, featuring intense verbal confrontations and military themes.
- Violence & scariness: Some — Centers on a suspicious military hazing death (code red) and its courtroom aftermath rather than graphic violence.
- Language: Moderate — R-rated dialogue includes strong profanity typical of military and courtroom confrontations.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like A Few Good Men
If you liked A Few Good Men, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- Witness for the Prosecution (1957) — 89%: Classic courtroom drama with a big twist
- The Caine Mutiny (1954) — 80%: Another military trial built on duty and command
- Crimson Tide (1995) — 80%: Tense navy standoff between two strong officers
- Erin Brockovich (2000) — 83%: Underdog legal drama led by a determined heroine
- Bridge of Spies (2015) — 82%: Lawyer-led Cold War drama with sharp talk
- Men of Honor (2000) — 85%: Navy drama about proving yourself against the system
Director
Cast
- Tom Cruise as Lt. Daniel Kaffee
- Jack Nicholson as Col. Nathan R. Jessep
- Demi Moore as Lt. Cdr. JoAnne Galloway
- Kevin Bacon as Capt. Jack Ross
- Kiefer Sutherland as Lt. Jonathan Kendrick
- Kevin Pollak as Lt. Sam Weinberg
- James Marshall as Pfc. Louden Downey
- J. T. Walsh as Lt. Col. Matthew A. Markinson
- Christopher Guest as Dr. Stone
- J.A. Preston as Judge Randolph
A Few Good Men FAQ
Is A Few Good Men worth watching?
Worth watching. Two young navy lawyers defend marines accused of killing a fellow soldier. It's a polished courtroom drama with great speeches, and Nicholson's big scene is the reason people remember it.
Where can I watch A Few Good Men?
In the US you can stream A Few Good Men on YouTube TV and HBO Max and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Fandango At Home and Plex.
Is A Few Good Men OK for kids?
A Few Good Men is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 12+. Parents need to know that A Few Good Men is an R-rated courtroom drama about a hazing death and cover-up at Guantanamo Bay, featuring intense verbal confrontations and military themes.
What movies are like A Few Good Men?
If you liked A Few Good Men, try Witness for the Prosecution, The Caine Mutiny, Crimson Tide and Erin Brockovich.