Where to watch We Were Soldiers (2002)
Yes — We Were Soldiers is free on Kanopy and Hoopla, which you get through most public libraries with a library card.
The year is 1965 and America is at war with North Vietnam. Commanding the air cavalry is Lt. Col. Hal Moore (Gibson), a born leader committed to his troops. His target: the Ia Drang Valley, called "The Valley of Death." As Moore prepares for one of the most violent battles in U.S. history, he delivers a stirring promise to his soldiers and their families: "I will leave no man behind...dead or alive. We will all come home together."
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We Were Soldiers — common questions
- Can I watch We Were Soldiers for free?
- Yes. We Were Soldiers is streaming at no cost on Kanopy, Hoopla. These are licensed services — free because they run ads or are funded by public libraries, not because they are pirating anything.
- Is We Were Soldiers on Netflix?
- No. We Were Soldiers is not on Netflix here. The services that do carry it are listed above.
- How do I watch We Were Soldiers without paying anything?
- Through a library. Kanopy is free to use but signs you in with a library or university card, so you will need one — most public library systems in the US and UK include it at no charge.
- How long is We Were Soldiers?
- We Were Soldiers runs 138 minutes, rated R.
