Tour of Duty (1987)
Kernel Score: 88% · 172 ratings
Genres: War & Politics, Drama, Action & Adventure
First aired: 1987-09-24
Seasons: 3 · 58 episodes
Where to watch Tour of Duty
- Free with ads: The Roku Channel, Tubi
US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
Overview
The trials of a U.S. Army platoon serving in the field during the Vietnam War.
Tour of Duty parents' guide: ages 12+
Parents need to know that Tour of Duty is a Vietnam War drama depicting combat and military life.
- Violence & scariness: Strong — War drama depicting U.S. Army combat during the Vietnam War with intense wartime violence.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official TV-14 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Cast
- Terence Knox as Sgt. Clayton 'Zeke' Anderson
- Stephen Caffrey as Lt. Myron Goldman
- Miguel A. Núñez Jr. as Pvt. Marcus Taylor
- Tony Becker as Cpl. Daniel 'Danny' Percell
- Stan Foster as Spc./Sgt. Marvin Johnson
- Ramón Franco as Pvt. Alberto Ruiz
- Dan Gauthier as Lt. John McKay
Tour of Duty FAQ
Is Tour of Duty good?
Tour of Duty has an 88% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 172 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Tour of Duty?
In the US you can watch it free with ads on The Roku Channel and Tubi.
Is Tour of Duty OK for kids?
Tour of Duty is rated TV-14. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 12+. Parents need to know that Tour of Duty is a Vietnam War drama depicting combat and military life.
What shows are like Tour of Duty?
If you liked Tour of Duty, try Generation Kill, The Pacific, Band of Brothers and Lioness.