Hacksaw Ridge (2016)
Kernel Score: 92% · 14,640 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Drama, History, War
Released: 2016-10-07
Runtime: 139 minutes
Is Hacksaw Ridge worth watching?
Must-watch. A medic who refuses to carry a gun saves dozens of wounded soldiers at Okinawa. The battle scenes are brutal and the central story is powerful, even if the first half is old-fashioned.
Watch it if you
- like true-story war dramas
- can handle graphic combat
- enjoy inspiring stories of conscience
Skip it if you
- dislike graphic violence
- want a subtle, understated war film
Best for: Serious war-drama night
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch Hacksaw Ridge
- Stream: Angel Studios
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
WWII American Army Medic Desmond T. Doss, who served during the Battle of Okinawa, refuses to kill people and becomes the first Conscientious Objector in American history to receive the Congressional Medal of Honor.
Hacksaw Ridge parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that Hacksaw Ridge is an intense, graphic WWII war film based on a true story of a pacifist medic.
- Violence & scariness: Intense — Extremely graphic, bloody battle sequences depict the horrors of the Battle of Okinawa.
- Drinking, drugs & smoking: Some — An alcoholic father is a plot element involving drinking-related family abuse.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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- Saving Private Ryan (1998) — 95%: Brutal, realistic combat and personal stakes
- Fury (2014) — 87%: Gritty tank crew drama in WWII
- Unbroken (2014) — 83%: Real survivor story of endurance
- Braveheart (1995) — 95%: Mel Gibson's epic with brutal battle scenes
- Letters from Iwo Jima (2006) — 85%: Thoughtful WWII film from the other side
- All Quiet on the Western Front (2022) — 87%: Harsh WWI story of the horror of war
Director
Cast
- Andrew Garfield as Desmond T. Doss
- Sam Worthington as Captain Glover
- Vince Vaughn as Sgt Howell
- Teresa Palmer as Dorothy Schuttle
- Luke Bracey as Smitty Ryker
- Hugo Weaving as Tom Doss
- Rachel Griffiths as Bertha Doss
- Ryan Corr as Lieutenant Manville
- Richard Roxburgh as Colonel Stelzer
- Goran D. Kleut as Andy 'Ghoul' Walker
Hacksaw Ridge FAQ
Is Hacksaw Ridge worth watching?
Must-watch. A medic who refuses to carry a gun saves dozens of wounded soldiers at Okinawa. The battle scenes are brutal and the central story is powerful, even if the first half is old-fashioned.
Where can I watch Hacksaw Ridge?
In the US you can stream Hacksaw Ridge on Angel Studios and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Hacksaw Ridge OK for kids?
Hacksaw Ridge is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that Hacksaw Ridge is an intense, graphic WWII war film based on a true story of a pacifist medic.
What movies are like Hacksaw Ridge?
If you liked Hacksaw Ridge, try Saving Private Ryan, Fury, Unbroken and Braveheart.