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Jul 12, 1996 · As an Army lieutenant colonel reconstructs a battle scene in “Courage Under Fire,” he begins to suspect that some of his witnesses are lying. His assignment: decide on the suitability of the first woman ever nominated for a Medal of Honor.
During the 1991 Gulf War, Lieutenant Colonel Nathaniel Serling (Denzel Washington) accidentally caused a friendly fire incident, a mistake that was hushed up by his superiors.
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- Edward Zwick
- R
- Denzel Washington
Military drama deploys plenty of violence, swearing. Read Common Sense Media's Courage Under Fire review, age rating, and parents guide.
- Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment
- Edward Zwick
Courage Under Fire (1996) This is a war film about an Army officer, plagued about a deadly mistake he made, who investigates a female soldier's worthiness for the Medal of Honor. It stars Denzel Washington and Meg Ryan. The film received mostly positive reviews and earned a generally favorable response.
Courage Under Fire is a 1996 American war drama film directed by Edward Zwick, and starring Denzel Washington and Meg Ryan. It is the second collaboration between Washington and director Zwick. The film was released in the United States on July 12, 1996, to positive reviews and grossed $100 million worldwide.
Jul 12, 1996 · With Denzel Washington, Meg Ryan, Lou Diamond Phillips, Michael Moriarty. A U.S. Army officer, despondent about a deadly mistake he made, investigates a female chopper commander's worthiness for the Medal of Honor.
Full Review | Original Score: 4/5 | Aug 5, 2021. David Ansen Newsweek. Washington, subtle, moving and charismatic, anchors the movie...Zwick's movie is solid, honorable and well crafted, but when...
