For Queen & Country
For Queen & Country

For Queen & Country

1988Movie105 minEnglish

A retired British soldier struggles to adjust to everyday life, with increasing difficulty.

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IMDb6.2/10
Director: Martin StellmanGenres: Action, Drama, Thriller, War

Plot Summary

A former British Army paratrooper returns home after serving in the Falklands War, struggling to adapt to civilian life. He finds himself entangled in a dangerous criminal underworld and confronted by institutional indifference and corruption. Desperate to rebuild his life and protect his family, he must fight against overwhelming odds.

Critical Reception

For Queen & Country received mixed to positive reviews, with many critics praising its gritty realism and strong performances, particularly from Ray McAnally. However, some found the plot occasionally uneven and the film's political commentary somewhat heavy-handed.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its authentic portrayal of post-war disillusionment.
  • Noted for Ray McAnally's powerful and commanding performance.
  • Criticized by some for its sometimes predictable narrative and bleak tone.

Google audience: Audience reception is not widely documented on Google, but general sentiment often highlights the film's realistic depiction of a soldier's difficult reintegration into society and the compelling performances.

Fun Fact

The film marked the directorial debut of Martin Stellman, who also co-wrote the screenplay for the cult classic 'Quadrophenia'.

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