Platoon
DramaWarAction
17+R
1986·2h 0m·Oliver Stone·Hemdale Film Corporation·● Script read & verified
A young soldier volunteers for Vietnam War service and experiences the brutal realities of jungle warfare and moral conflicts within his own platoon. This is...
Watch with your child — Complex moral themes about war and graphic content require adult guidance for processing
Heads Up for Parents
The film presents war as genuinely traumatic rather than heroic, which may be more psychologically disturbing than typical action films
What's In It
Violence
Extreme▸
Language
Extreme▸
Scary
Mild▸
Romance
None▸
Substances
Very Mild▸
Stimulation
Mild▸
Cultural & Values Guide
Faith & Religion
●Christian themes
The character King prays the Lord's Prayer during intense combat and discusses faith with fellow soldiers. Religious faith serves as a coping mechanism and source of strength throughout the brutal Vietnam experience.
Community Notes
- Some critics have raised concerns about portrayal of Vietnamese people and potential perpetuation of war stereotypes
Family Takeaways
What it gets right
- ✓Shows the reality and cost of war without glorification
- ✓Depicts how ordinary people respond under extreme pressure
Cast:Charlie SheenWillem DafoeTom BerengerKevin DillonForest Whitaker