The Tillman Story
“A mystery. A cover-up. A crime. One family will risk everything for the truth.”
Pat Tillman never thought of himself as a hero. His choice to leave a multimillion-dollar football contract and join the military wasn't done for any reason other than he felt it was the right thing to do. The fact that the military manipulated his tragic death in the line of duty into a propaganda tool is unfathomable and thoroughly explored in Amir Bar-Lev's riveting and enraging documentary.
Where to watch The Tillman Story in United States
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Where is The Tillman Story streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Kanopy, Hoopla, Plex, Tubi TV | — |
| Canada | Tubi TV, Plex | Google Play Movies, YouTube |
About The Tillman Story
The Tillman Story is a 2010 English-language documentary film directed by Amir Bar-Lev. The cast is led by Josh Brolin, Mary Tillman, Russell Baer. It has a runtime of 1h 34m. Viewers rate it 7.1/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Kanopy, Hoopla, Plex.
The Tillman Story was produced by Diamond Docs and made in United States of America. It was released on August 22, 2010, and carries a R certification.
- Director
- Amir Bar-Lev
- Writers
- Amir Bar-Lev, Mark Monroe, Joe Bini
- Release date
- August 22, 2010
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Diamond Docs
The Tillman Story cast & crew
The Tillman Story was directed by Amir Bar-Lev and written by Amir Bar-Lev, Mark Monroe, and Joe Bini.
The cast features Josh Brolin as Narrator (voice), Mary Tillman as Self - Pat's Mother, Russell Baer as Self - 2/75 Ranger Battalion, Pat Tillman Sr. as Self - Pat's Father, Philip Kensinger as Self - U.S. Army Special Operations Command, and Stan Goff as Self - Retired Soldier.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Philip Sheppard, cinematography is by Sean Kirby, and it was produced by John Battsek and Robert DeBitetto.
Is The Tillman Story worth watching?
The Tillman Story holds an audience score of 7.1/10 from 51 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed documentary films.
At 1h 34m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy documentary, The Tillman Story is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Tillman Story
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Cast of The Tillman Story
Josh Brolin
Narrator (voice)
Mary Tillman
Self - Pat's Mother
Russell Baer
Self - 2/75 Ranger Battalion
Pat Tillman Sr.
Self - Pat's Father
Philip Kensinger
Self - U.S. Army Special Operations Command
Stan Goff
Self - Retired Soldier
Jason Parsons
Self - 2/75 Ranger Battalion
Bryan O'Neal
Self - 2/75 Ranger Battalion
Marie Tillman
Self - Pat's Wife
Richard Tillman
Self - Pat's Youngest Brother
Syd Melbourne
Self - Neighbor (uncredited)
Peggy Melbourne
Self - Neighbor (uncredited)
The Tillman Story — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Tillman Story in United States?
The Tillman Story is streaming on Kanopy, Hoopla, Plex, Tubi TV in United States.
▸Is The Tillman Story on Kanopy?
Yes — The Tillman Story is currently available on Kanopy in United States.
▸What language is The Tillman Story in?
The Tillman Story is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Tillman Story?
The Tillman Story runs 1 hours 34 minutes (94 minutes).
▸What is The Tillman Story rated?
The Tillman Story is rated R. It holds a 7.1/10 audience score from 51 ratings.
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