Hacksaw Ridge
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Overview
The true story of Desmond T. Doss, the conscientious objector who, at the Battle of Okinawa, was awarded the Medal of Honor for his incredible bravery and regard for his fellow soldiers. We see his upbringing and how this shaped his views, especially his religious view and anti-killing stance. We see Doss's trials and tribulations after enlisting i...
Director / Creator
Mel Gibson
Writers
Robert Schenkkan, Andrew Knight
Top Cast
About Hacksaw Ridge (2016)
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Overview
Hacksaw Ridge (2016) is a Biography, Drama, and History film from United States. the film was directed by Mel Gibson from a screenplay by Robert Schenkkan and Andrew Knight. It runs 2 hours and 19 minutes and was produced primarily in English and Japanese.
What it's about
The true story of Desmond T. Doss, the conscientious objector who, at the Battle of Okinawa, was awarded the Medal of Honor for his incredible bravery and regard for his fellow soldiers. We see his upbringing and how this shaped his views, especially his religious view and anti-killing stance. We see Doss's trials and tribulations after enlisting in the US Army and trying to become a medic. Finally, we see the hell on Earth that was Hacksaw Ridge.
Cast and crew
The film stars Andrew Garfield, Sam Worthington, and Luke Bracey in supporting roles. Writing credits go to Robert Schenkkan and Andrew Knight, whose work establishes the story structure and dialogue throughout.
Critical reception
On IMDb, Hacksaw Ridge holds a rating of 8.1/10 based on 665,589 user votes. Rotten Tomatoes lists a critical score of 84%. Metacritic aggregates a score of 71/100 from professional reviewers. Notable recognition: Won 2 Oscars. 57 wins & 115 nominations total. These numbers place Hacksaw Ridge within the broader landscape of Biography and Drama cinema from 2016, giving viewers a benchmark before deciding to watch.
Where to watch
Hacksaw Ridge is currently available to stream with a subscription on MGM Plus Amazon Channel or Amazon. Streaming rights move between platforms regularly, so the providers shown above reflect current availability based on the most recent data we have on file.
Why Hacksaw Ridge is worth knowing
If you enjoy Biography or Drama films, Hacksaw Ridge offers a representative example of the genre's conventions and storytelling style. As a 2016 release, it sits within a specific moment in film history, making it a useful reference point for understanding how biography evolved during that period. Performances from Andrew Garfield and Sam Worthington are central to the work, and tracking their broader filmographies can lead to other titles you may want to add to your watchlist. Use VidScio to identify scenes, find related movies, and keep Hacksaw Ridge on your watchlist for later.
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