

Casualties of War
“Even in war… murder is murder.”
During the Vietnam War, a soldier finds himself the outsider of his own squad when they unnecessarily kidnap a female villager.
Where to watch Casualties of War in United States
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Where is Casualties of War streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | YouTube TV, MGM Plus, Tubi TV | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | Sony Pictures Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | SBS On Demand | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | BATTLEZONE Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| France | Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Orange VOD |
| Spain | Filmin | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Japan | U-NEXT | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD |
About Casualties of War
Casualties of War is a 1989 English-language drama, history and war film directed by Brian De Palma. The cast is led by Michael J. Fox, Sean Penn, Don Harvey. It has a runtime of 1h 53m. Viewers rate it 7.2/10 across 1000 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on YouTube TV, MGM Plus, Tubi TV.
Casualties of War was produced by Columbia Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on August 18, 1989, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $23 million, it went on to gross $19 million worldwide.
- Director
- Brian De Palma
- Writers
- David Rabe
- Release date
- August 18, 1989
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $23 million
- Box office
- $19 million
- Production
- Columbia Pictures
Casualties of War cast & crew
Casualties of War was directed by Brian De Palma and written by David Rabe.
The cast features Michael J. Fox as Private Eriksson, Sean Penn as Sgt. Tony Meserve, Don Harvey as Cpl. Thomas E. Clark, John C. Reilly as Private Herbert Hatcher, John Leguizamo as Private Antonio Diaz, and Thuy Thu Le as Oanh.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Ennio Morricone, cinematography is by Stephen H. Burum, and it was produced by Art Linson.
Is Casualties of War worth watching?
Casualties of War holds an audience score of 7.2/10 from 1,013 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 1h 53m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, history, and war, Casualties of War is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Casualties of War
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Cast of Casualties of War

Michael J. Fox
Private Eriksson

Sean Penn
Sgt. Tony Meserve

Don Harvey
Cpl. Thomas E. Clark

John C. Reilly
Private Herbert Hatcher

John Leguizamo
Private Antonio Diaz

Thuy Thu Le
Oanh

Erik King
Brown

Jack Gwaltney
Rowan

Ving Rhames
Lt. Reilly

Wendell Pierce
MacIntire

Sam Robards
Chaplain Kirk

Dan Martin
Sgt. Hawthorne
Casualties of War — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Casualties of War in United States?
Casualties of War is streaming on YouTube TV, MGM Plus, Tubi TV in United States.
▸Is Casualties of War on YouTube TV?
Yes — Casualties of War is currently available on YouTube TV in United States.
▸What language is Casualties of War in?
Casualties of War is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Casualties of War?
Casualties of War runs 1 hours 53 minutes (113 minutes).
▸What is Casualties of War rated?
Casualties of War is rated R. It holds a 7.2/10 audience score from 1,013 ratings.











