Casualties of War (1989)
Kernel Score: 81% · 977 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Drama, History, War
Released: 1989-08-18
Runtime: 113 minutes
Where to watch Casualties of War
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US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
During the Vietnam War, a soldier finds himself the outsider of his own squad when they unnecessarily kidnap a female villager.
Casualties of War parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that Casualties of War is a harrowing R-rated Vietnam War drama depicting the kidnapping and rape of a villager by soldiers.
- Violence & scariness: Intense — The film graphically depicts wartime brutality including a kidnapping and rape, described by reviewers as disturbing and harrowing.
- Sex, romance & nudity: Strong — A central plot point involves the rape of a kidnapped villager, dealt with directly per reviews.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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- Born on the Fourth of July (1989) — 79%
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- Apocalypse Now (1979) — 91%
- The Thin Red Line (1998) — 85%
- Platoon (1986) — 87%
- Full Metal Jacket (1987) — 90%
- Paths of Glory (1957) — 91%
- Good Morning, Vietnam (1987) — 82%
Director
Cast
- Michael J. Fox as Private Eriksson
- Sean Penn as Sgt. Tony Meserve
- Don Harvey as Cpl. Thomas E. Clark
- John C. Reilly as Private Herbert Hatcher
- John Leguizamo as Private Antonio Diaz
- Thuy Thu Le as Oanh
- Erik King as Brown
- Jack Gwaltney as Rowan
- Ving Rhames as Lt. Reilly
- Wendell Pierce as MacIntire
Casualties of War FAQ
Is Casualties of War good?
Casualties of War has an 81% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 977 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Casualties of War?
In the US you can watch it free with ads on Tubi and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Casualties of War OK for kids?
Casualties of War is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that Casualties of War is a harrowing R-rated Vietnam War drama depicting the kidnapping and rape of a villager by soldiers.
What movies are like Casualties of War?
If you liked Casualties of War, try Born on the Fourth of July, The Deer Hunter, Apocalypse Now and The Thin Red Line.