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Information
- Year
- 1987
- Runtime
- 153 min.
- Director
- Steven Spielberg
- Genres
- Action, Drama, War, History
- Rating *
- 7.8
- Votes *
- 83,519
- Checks
- 11,844
- Favs
- 853
- Dislikes
- 53
- Favs/checks
- 7.2% (1:14)
- Favs/dislikes
- 16:1
Top comments
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frankqb
A highly over-looked film that deserves more recognition. Visually, dramatically, and emotionally, this film has it all. Give it a try and you might be surprised. Young Christian Bale gives a phenomenal performance. 13 years 8 months ago -
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Miss Jitterbug
Great cinematography & direction, moving story and a truly great performance by young Christian Bale! My absolutely favorite movie by Spielberg. 8 years 2 months ago
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This movie ranks #56 in National Board of Review Award - Best Film
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This movie ranks #72 in 101 War Movies You Must See Before You Die
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This movie ranks #81 in ASC's 100 Milestone Films in Cinematography of the 20th Century
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This movie ranks #84 in Spike Lee's Essential List of Films for Filmmakers
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This movie ranks #252 in The New York Times's Book of Movies
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This movie ranks #288 in The Guardian's 1000 Films to See Before You Die
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This movie ranks #535 in TSPDT's 1,000 Greatest Films: 1001-2500
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This movie ranks #693 in Halliwell's Top 1000: The Ultimate Movie Countdown
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This movie ranks #891 in David Thomson's Have You Seen?
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