Samuel L. Jackson, Jessica Biel, Brian Presley

This powerful film tells the story of four American soldiers nearing the end of their tours of duty in Iraq. Shortly after learning their unit will soon return home, they are sent on one final humanit...( read more  read more... )arian mission and the unit is ambushed. With many lives lost, the surviving troops suffer both physical and psychological injuries. Now, as they return to the United States, four soldiers must face memories of the past as they look towards the future and return to civilian life.

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R, 1 hr. 45 min.

Directed by: Irwin Winkler

Release Date: December 15, 2006

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DVD Release Date: October 23, 2007

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  • July 24, 2008
    This is not a war movie... it's a movie about war. Home of the Brave has been the best movie to date on the psychological effects our soldiers endure when they return home from Iraq. It's riveting to see the demons they face. Truly inspirational... And don't worry about propag...( read more)anda because it's neither Pro nor Anti War, the film does a great job of remaining completely neutral.

    This film boasts an A list cast with Samuel L. Jackson, Jessica Biel, Christina Ricci, Chad Michael Murray, Brian Presley, and 50 Cent, who was surprisingly impressive in this action drama.

    Don't be fooled, if you're looking for a movie chalk full of dead bodies, blood, and missing limbs, then this is not for you. The first 20 minutes is intense however (think Black Hawk Down), but the remainder of the movie is deep and touching.
  • July 17, 2008
    Okay plain and simple, this movie is definitely similar to the film "Raising Flagg." Average, boring, random plot line, yet it contained some strong cast members who pretty much saved this film from being a disaster. So why is this movie such a disaster, you may ask? Plain and si...( read more)mple. It's a boring script which was probably written without any heart, considering how hollow the lines seemed to be. Nothing seemed to work with the scenes no matter who was in it.

    However some of the cast saved it from totally failing itself. If there were only minor actors who have had no previous experience it would have been pathetic.

    2.5/5
  • April 13, 2008
    Good film.On the lines of the deer hunter but with the war focus on Iraq and with the dealing of today. Fine performance all round, Jessica Biel prove she more than a pretty face with Sam Jackson doing a fine job.All in all a good film with a bit of through.
  • November 26, 2007
    I didn't like the acting. It was kind of depressing, but, had some funny scenes, not sure if they were intended.
  • December 6, 2006
    Politically level, yet bland and overwrought Iraqi vet drama.
  • September 25, 2009
    Good cast but we have seen it all before.
  • August 11, 2009
    pretty cool movie.....
    lots of action....
    Smuel Jackson is sooo awesome.....
  • July 13, 2009
    Just seen this movie, and it was really good. Really surprised by Jessica Biels acting...Haven't seen her in any films besides one.. and it was some baseball flick with Freddy Prince Jr. It was nice to see her in a serious role and do it well. Makes you take a look at life after...( read more) the war, and how it affects everyone different. I found it to be really sad, and what they said in the movie is true. No one is really thinking about whats going on over there unless they have been through it or have a family member in it. Sad..
  • June 30, 2009
    I think everyone should see this film. It shows just a part of the lives of families and the soldiers who r so messed up and just need love and help. It does not take much but their mental state is so out of focus and they don't even realize it They serve and fight for our freedo...( read more)m and some people just don't get it.In turn some must go back in the field just to survive from the horror.Home is no longer there.
  • April 12, 2009
    Soliders returning home from Iraq.

Critic Reviews


February 25, 2007
Nick Schager, Slant Magazine

A laughably clichéd, melodramatic, Oscar-courting prestige pic. full review

December 17, 2006
Pete Hammond, Maxim

One of the most deeply moving film experiences of the year. full review

December 14, 2006
Joe Morgenstern, Wall Street Journal

If there's a way to do justice to the story of American troops coming home from Iraq, Home of the Brave hasn't found it. full review

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  • juliemshaw
    June 1, 2007
    My very good friend plays the councellor in this film -- and he's GREAT!
  • SOFTBALLGURL2767
    May 28, 2007
    rappers do not ruin american movies and ur an asshole for thinking that
  • jeremyastempow
    May 13, 2007
    Yea they shouldnt of put 50 cent in a movie cuase rappers ruin American movies they should of put some one else in it
  • dftrickspc
    May 11, 2007
    Seem like another Us is the best kinda movie wich normaly sucks ass... (just my opinion ^^)
  • asiantribe
    January 3, 2007
    I don't want 50 cent to be on this movie...

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