Revolution

A sweeping, earnest historical epic that feels heavy and occasionally grim, with grand battle scenes and a slow, emotional father-son journey.

Directed by

Hugh Hudson

Genres

Adventure, Drama, History

Starring

Al Pacino, Donald Sutherland, Nastassja Kinski

Tagline

The war that won a nation its freedom, a woman her destiny, a young man his independence, and a father his son's love.

Overview

New York trapper Tom Dobb becomes an unwilling participant in the American Revolution after his son Ned is drafted into the Army by the villainous Sergeant Major Peasy. Tom attempts to find his son, and eventually becomes convinced that he must take a stand and fight for the freedom of the Colonies, alongside the aristocratic rebel Daisy McConnahay. As Tom undergoes his change of heart, the events of the war unfold in large-scale grandeur.

How it feels

Earnest, melancholic, tense and dark. Measured and needs your attention.

About

War, family, freedom, survival

Content

Strong violence. Mild gore, sexual content and language.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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