Platoon (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 7.7
Released in 1986, Platoon is an action, drama and war film directed by Oliver Stone, running about 120 minutes. “The first casualty of war is innocence.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. As a young and naive recruit in Vietnam, Chris Taylor faces a moral crisis when confronted with the horrors of war and the duality of man.
Who’s in it. Platoon stars Charlie Sheen as Chris Taylor, Willem Dafoe as Sergeant Elias Gordon, Tom Berenger as Sergeant Robert "Bob" Barnes and Forest Whitaker as Big Harold, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, Platoon has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $138.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, YouTube TV and MGM Plus 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 Platoon page.
If you liked it. Fans of Platoon tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Platoon (1986)?
- In US, Platoon is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and YouTube TV, 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 Platoon worth watching?
- Platoon holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and war. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Platoon?
- Platoon stars Charlie Sheen, Willem Dafoe, Tom Berenger, Forest Whitaker and Mark Moses.
- When was Platoon released?
- Platoon was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.