Platoon (1986)
Platoon is a 1986 drama movie directed by Oliver Stone, with a running time of 2h. It stars Charlie Sheen, Willem Dafoe and Tom Berenger.
As a young and naive recruit in Vietnam, Chris Taylor faces a moral crisis when confronted with the horrors of war and the duality of man.
Quick answers
What is Platoon about?
As a young and naive recruit in Vietnam, Chris Taylor faces a moral crisis when confronted with the horrors of war and the duality of man.
When was Platoon released?
Platoon was released on 19 December 1986.
How long is Platoon?
Platoon runs 2h.
Who made Platoon?
Platoon was directed by Oliver Stone.
Where can I watch Platoon?
Platoon is available on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, MGM Plus, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, YouTube TV and Hoopla.
Where to watch Platoon
Stream: Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, MGM Plus, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, YouTube TV
Watch free: Hoopla
Watch free with ads: The Roku Channel, Tubi TV, YouTube Free
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, Plex, Spectrum On Demand, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Cast
- Charlie Sheen as Chris Taylor
- Willem Dafoe as Sergeant Elias Grodin
- Tom Berenger as Sergeant Robert "Bob" Barnes
- Kevin Dillon as Bunny
- Forest Whitaker as Big Harold
- Mark Moses as Lieutenant Wolfe
- Keith David as King
- Richard Edson as Sal
- Francesco Quinn as Rhah
- John C. McGinley as Sergeant O'Neill
- Johnny Depp as Gator Lerner
- Reggie Johnson as Junior
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