Hearts and Minds (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 8.1
Released in 1974, Hearts and Minds is a war and documentary film directed by Peter Davis, running about 112 minutes. “The Forever War. Goes On” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Many times during his presidency, Lyndon B. Johnson said that ultimate victory in the Vietnam War depended upon the U.S. military winning the "hearts and minds" of the Vietnamese people. Filmmaker Peter Davis uses Johnson's phrase in an ironic context in this anti-war documentary, filmed and released while the Vietnam War was still under way, juxtaposing interviews with military figures like U.S. Army Chief of Staff William C. Westmoreland with shocking scenes of violence and brutality.
Who’s in it. Hearts and Minds stars Clark Clifford as Himself, George Coker as Himself, Georges Bidault as Self - French Foreign Minister in 1954 and Dwight D. Eisenhower as Self (archive footage), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.1/10, Hearts and Minds sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue. It went on to earn $30K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hearts and Minds page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hearts and Minds tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Grave of the Fireflies, The Pianist and Apocalypse Now.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hearts and Minds (1974)?
- In US, Hearts and Minds is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Hearts and Minds worth watching?
- Hearts and Minds holds an audience score of 8.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy war and documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Hearts and Minds?
- Hearts and Minds stars Clark Clifford, George Coker, Georges Bidault, Dwight D. Eisenhower and John F. Kennedy.
- When was Hearts and Minds released?
- Hearts and Minds was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.