Hearts and Minds
“The Forever War. Goes On”
Many times during his presidency, Lyndon B. Johnson said that ultimate victory in the Vietnam War depended upon the U.S. military winning the "hearts and minds" of the Vietnamese people. Filmmaker Peter Davis uses Johnson's phrase in an ironic context in this anti-war documentary, filmed and released while the Vietnam War was still under way, juxtaposing interviews with military figures like U.S. Army Chief of Staff William C. Westmoreland with shocking scenes of violence and brutality.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel, HBO Max | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store |
| Canada | Criterion Channel | Apple TV Store |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store |
About Hearts and Minds
Hearts and Minds is a 1974 English-language documentary and war film directed by Peter Davis. The cast is led by Clark Clifford, John Foster Dulles, Georges Bidault. It has a runtime of 1h 52m. Viewers rate it 7.7/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel.
Hearts and Minds was produced by BBS Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on December 20, 1974, and carries a R certification. At the box office it grossed around $0 million worldwide.
- Director
- Peter Davis
- Release date
- December 20, 1974
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Box office
- $0 million
- Production
- BBS Productions
Hearts and Minds cast & crew
Hearts and Minds was directed by Peter Davis.
The cast features Clark Clifford as Self - Aide to President Truman 1946-50, John Foster Dulles as Self (archive footage), Georges Bidault as Self - French Foreign Minister in 1954, Harry S. Truman as Self (archive footage), Dwight D. Eisenhower as Self (archive footage), and John F. Kennedy as Self (archive footage).
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Lennart Malmer and it was produced by Bert Schneider and Peter Davis.
Is Hearts and Minds worth watching?
Hearts and Minds holds an audience score of 7.7/10 from 94 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed documentary films.
At 1h 52m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy documentary and war, Hearts and Minds is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Hearts and Minds
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Cast of Hearts and Minds
Clark Clifford
Self - Aide to President Truman 1946-50
John Foster Dulles
Self (archive footage)
Georges Bidault
Self - French Foreign Minister in 1954
Harry S. Truman
Self (archive footage)
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Self (archive footage)
John F. Kennedy
Self (archive footage)
Richard Nixon
Self (archive footage)
Lyndon B. Johnson
Self (archive footage)
George Coker
Self - Prisoner of War 1966-73
Walt Rostow
Self - Aide to Presidents Kennedy, Johnson
J. William Fulbright
Self - Senator
Randy Floyd
Self - Former Navy Captain
Hearts and Minds — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Hearts and Minds in United States?
Hearts and Minds is streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel, HBO Max in United States.
▸Is Hearts and Minds on HBO Max Amazon Channel?
Yes — Hearts and Minds is currently available on HBO Max Amazon Channel in United States.
▸What language is Hearts and Minds in?
Hearts and Minds is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, French, Vietnamese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Hearts and Minds?
Hearts and Minds runs 1 hours 52 minutes (112 minutes).
▸What is Hearts and Minds rated?
Hearts and Minds is rated R. It holds a 7.7/10 audience score from 94 ratings.
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