Uncommon Valor (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1983, Uncommon Valor is an action, drama and war film directed by Ted Kotcheff, running about 105 minutes. “Seven men with one thing in common...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A group of Vietnam War veterans re-unite to rescue one of their own left behind and taken prisoner by the Vietnamese.
Who’s in it. Uncommon Valor stars Gene Hackman as Col. Cal Rhodes, Fred Ward as Wilkes, Robert Stack as MacGregor and Patrick Swayze as Kevin Scott, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Uncommon Valor has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $30.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, 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 Uncommon Valor page.
If you liked it. Fans of Uncommon Valor 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 Uncommon Valor (1983)?
- In US, Uncommon Valor is available to stream on fuboTV, 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 Uncommon Valor worth watching?
- Uncommon Valor holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Uncommon Valor?
- Uncommon Valor stars Gene Hackman, Fred Ward, Robert Stack, Patrick Swayze and Harold Sylvester.
- When was Uncommon Valor released?
- Uncommon Valor was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.