Army Brat
Army Brat

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Army Brat

1987
Movie
Adult · 18+
64 min
English

It all started with Private Benjamin. Jamie was bored, again. Then one day she flipped on the DVD and saw all the fun Goldie was having in that cute green uniform. And that's all it took. The brat decided once and for all to be all that she could be. So she found a future, in the army.

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IMDb6.5/10
Director: Michael AtlasGenres: Drama, War

Plot Summary

A young boy named Jamie experiences the nomadic and often difficult life of a military family. He struggles to adapt to new schools and make friends as his father's assignments constantly uproot them. The film explores the emotional toll of this transient lifestyle on Jamie and his mother.

Critical Reception

Army Brat was not widely reviewed upon its release and is considered a relatively obscure film. It received a limited theatrical run and did not garner significant attention from major critics or awards bodies.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film effectively portrays the challenges faced by children in military families.

  • Scott Glenn delivers a solid performance as the troubled father.

  • Lacks a strong narrative arc, making it feel somewhat aimless at times.

Google audience: Audience reception is minimal due to the film's limited distribution. Available comments often highlight the film's authentic depiction of military family life, though some note its slow pacing.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on location at Fort Ord, California, which was a U.S. Army base that closed in 1994.

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