o.k. (1970): cast, story & where to watch
1970 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1970, o.k. is a drama and war film directed by Michael Verhoeven, running about 80 minutes.
What it’s about. A four man US fireteam on patrol seizes a passing young Vietnamnese girl and continue to torture, rape and kill her. Only one soldier refuses to take part in it and reports this incident to his superior, who dismisses it as simple wartime incident. As a consequence for his report, the soldier has to fear for his life. Later, the perpetrators are convicted, although subsequent appeals reduce their sentences significantly. The plot takes place in a Bavarian forest and reenacts a real war crime that happened in the Vietnam war. The soldiers wear US uniforms, have authentic names but speak with a pronounced Bavarian accent - a conscious directing decision known as Brechtian distancing effect.
Who’s in it. o.k. stars Friedrich von Thun as Sergeant Tony Meserve, Hartmut Becker as Corporal Ralph Clarke, Wolfgang Fischer as Private Rafe and Ewald Precht as Private Diaz, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, o.k. has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch o.k. page.
If you liked it. Fans of o.k. tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch o.k. (1970)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for o.k. change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is o.k. worth watching?
- o.k. holds an audience score of 6.0 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 o.k.?
- o.k. stars Friedrich von Thun, Hartmut Becker, Wolfgang Fischer, Ewald Precht and Michael Verhoeven.