How Sleep the Brave (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1982, How Sleep the Brave is a war film directed by Lindsay Shonteff, running about 88 minutes.
What it’s about. A squad of young fresh American soldiers are sent to Vietnam. Immediately upon their arrival, they are sent on a very hazardous mission into the jungle losing a couple of them on the way. As soon as they return to camp they have no time to rest and are sent out again on a long jaunt to destroy a V.C. village. After destroying the village they embark on the journey back to camp
Who’s in it. How Sleep the Brave stars Lawrence Day, Luis Manuel, Thomas M. Pollard and Christopher Muncke.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, How Sleep the Brave 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 How Sleep the Brave page.
If you liked it. Fans of How Sleep the Brave tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Grave of the Fireflies, The Pianist and Apocalypse Now.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch How Sleep the Brave (1982)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for How Sleep the Brave change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is How Sleep the Brave worth watching?
- How Sleep the Brave holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in How Sleep the Brave?
- How Sleep the Brave stars Lawrence Day, Luis Manuel, Thomas M. Pollard and Christopher Muncke.
- When was How Sleep the Brave released?
- How Sleep the Brave was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.