Hacksaw Ridge (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 8.2
Released in 2016, Hacksaw Ridge is a drama, war and history film directed by Mel Gibson, running about 139 minutes. “One of the greatest heroes in American history never fired a bullet.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. WWII American Army Medic Desmond T. Doss, who served during the Battle of Okinawa, refuses to kill people and becomes the first Conscientious Objector in American history to receive the Congressional Medal of Honor.
Who’s in it. Hacksaw Ridge stars Andrew Garfield as Desmond T. Doss, Sam Worthington as Captain Glover, Vince Vaughn as Sgt Howell and Teresa Palmer as Dorothy Schuttle, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.2/10, Hacksaw Ridge sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue. It went on to earn $175.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential and Paramount+ Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hacksaw Ridge page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hacksaw Ridge tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hacksaw Ridge (2016)?
- In US, Hacksaw Ridge is available to stream on Netflix, Paramount Plus Premium and Paramount Plus Essential, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Hacksaw Ridge worth watching?
- Hacksaw Ridge holds an audience score of 8.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Hacksaw Ridge?
- Hacksaw Ridge stars Andrew Garfield, Sam Worthington, Vince Vaughn, Teresa Palmer and Luke Bracey.
- When was Hacksaw Ridge released?
- Hacksaw Ridge was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 139 minutes.