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Only The Brave (2006): cast, story & where to watch

2006 · Film · ★ 5.3

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Released in 2006, Only The Brave is a drama and war film directed by Lane Nishikawa, running about 99 minutes. “21 Medals of Honor, 9,486 Purple Hearts, 588 Silver Stars, 5,200 Bronze Stars. This is their story” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. A searing portrait of war and prejudice, 'Only the Brave' takes you on a haunting journey into the hearts and minds of the forgotten heroes of WWII - the Japanese-American 100th/442nd.

Who’s in it. Only The Brave stars Mark Dacascos as Sgt. Steve 'Zaki' Senzaki, Jennifer Aquino as Grace Nakajo, Jeff Fahey as Lt. William Terry and Gina Hiraizumi as Eleanor Takase, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Only The Brave has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $150K at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, YouTube TV, Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel and Warriors and Gangsters Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Only The Brave page.

If you liked it. Fans of Only The Brave tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Only The Brave (2006)?
In US, Only The Brave is available to stream on Philo, YouTube TV and Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Only The Brave worth watching?
Only The Brave holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Only The Brave?
Only The Brave stars Mark Dacascos, Jennifer Aquino, Jeff Fahey, Gina Hiraizumi and Jason Scott Lee.
When was Only The Brave released?
Only The Brave was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.