Platoon (1986)
English war film directed by Oliver Stone
Rated R in the US
Restricted: under 17 requires an accompanying parent or adult guardian.
- Runtime
- 1h 55m 115 min
- Released
- 19 December 1986
- Language
- English
Runtime and rating from Wikidata. The Indian CBFC certificate is added if the film releases in India.
Platoon has a runtime of 1 hour 55 minutes (115 min). In the US it is rated R. The English film released on 19 December 1986. It is directed by Oliver Stone and stars Tom Berenger, Willem Dafoe and Charlie Sheen.
Official trailer
Cast and crew
- Director
- Oliver Stone
- Cast
- Tom Berenger, Willem Dafoe, Charlie Sheen, Kevin Dillon, John C. McGinley, Keith David, Forest Whitaker, Johnny Depp, Francesco Quinn, Mark Moses, Corey Glover, Tony Todd
- Cinematography
- Robert Richardson
- Editing
- Claire Simpson
- Music
- Georges Delerue
- Written by
- Oliver Stone
- Produced by
- Arnold Kopelson
- Production
- Hemdale films
- Distribution
- Orion Pictures, Netflix
Box office, awards and more
- Budget
- $6 million
- Box office
- $138.5 million
- Awards
- Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture – Drama; Academy Award for Best Picture; Academy Award for Best Director; Academy Award for Best Film Editing; Golden Globe Award for Best Director; Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture and 3 more
- Set in
- Vietnam
- Filmed in
- Philippines
- Country
- Philippines, United States
Release and where to watch
- In theatres
- 19 December 1986
- On OTT
- Netflix date not announced
Can children watch it?
Not meant for children. In the US, under-17s need an adult with them. This is the MPA rating in the US; other countries rate films separately.
Questions people ask
What is the runtime of Platoon?
Platoon has a runtime of 1 hour 55 minutes, or 115 min.
When did Platoon release?
Platoon released on 19 December 1986.
Who directed Platoon?
Platoon is directed by Oliver Stone.
Who is in the cast of Platoon?
The cast of Platoon includes Tom Berenger, Willem Dafoe, Charlie Sheen, Kevin Dillon, John C. McGinley and Keith David.
Where can I watch Platoon online?
Platoon streams on Netflix.
How much did Platoon earn at the box office?
Platoon grossed $138.5 million on a budget of $6 million.
What is Platoon rated in the US?
Platoon is rated R by the Motion Picture Association.
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