A Few Good Men
A Few Good Men

A Few Good Men

1992Movie138 minEnglish

When cocky military lawyer Lt. Daniel Kaffee and his co-counsel, Lt. Cmdr. JoAnne Galloway, are assigned to a murder case, they uncover a hazing ritual that could implicate high-ranking officials such as shady Col. Nathan Jessep.

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IMDb7.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes83%
Metacritic62/100
Google Users87%
Director: Rob ReinerGenres: Drama, Courtroom Drama, War

Plot Summary

Military lawyer Lt. Daniel Kaffee is assigned to defend two U.S. Marines accused of murdering a fellow Marine at Guantanamo Bay Naval Base. As Kaffee digs deeper into the case, he uncovers a dangerous conspiracy and faces a moral dilemma that could affect his career and the lives of his clients. He must confront the powerful Colonel Jessup and expose the truth, even if it means challenging the chain of command.

Critical Reception

A Few Good Men was a critical and commercial success, praised for its sharp dialogue, strong performances, and compelling courtroom drama. It resonated with audiences for its exploration of honor, duty, and the complexities of military justice.

What Reviewers Say

  • Features compelling performances, particularly from Jack Nicholson and Tom Cruise.
  • The courtroom sequences are tense and engaging, driven by sharp writing.
  • Successfully balances military procedural with dramatic weight.

Google audience: Audiences praised the film's intense courtroom scenes, strong acting, and thought-provoking plot. Many found the performances of the lead actors to be captivating and the story to be a gripping legal thriller.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for 4 Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Supporting Actor (Jack Nicholson), Best Supporting Actress (Demi Moore), and Best Film Editing. It also received nominations for Golden Globes and BAFTAs.

Fun Fact

Colonel Jessup's iconic line, "You can't handle the truth!", was ranked #1 on the American Film Institute's list of the 100 greatest movie quotes of all time.

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Filipe Manuel Neto

Filipe Manuel Ne...

**An excellent film, which deserves the time we can give it, but which has a group of poorly conceived characters and a terrible protagonist.** Personally, I really like courtroom dramas, it's a genre of cinema that I enjoy and that gene...
GenerationofSwine

GenerationofSwin...

I've actually been in a military court room a couple of times... not because I ever served, not because I was testifying or charged with anything... but mainly because historian. Sure, the court wasn't in session at the time but. Wow, A Few...
crastana

crastana

Another good all stars ensemble movie were everything is perfect, the actors and the script. A greate court room drama. Having an enjoyable time of entertaining nobody needs bright colors and super CGI to have a good story, just good act...
CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

I think this my favourite outing for Tom Cruise. He is the cocky young navy lawyer "Kaffee", who usually plea-bargains and as yet has never seen the inside of a courtroom. Surprisingly, he is drafted in to investigate the death of a young s...
Wuchak

Wuchak

“You can’t handle the truth!” RELEASED IN 1992 and directed by Rob Reiner, "A Few Good Men” is a military drama about a smart-axx young Navy Lawyer (Tom Cruise) who’s never seen a courtroom because he lazily arranges plea bargains. Perh...