IMDb 6.3 1983 HD

Uncommon Valor

Uncommon Valor

1983
Action Drama War
105 min R USA
6.242 / 10
6.3 IMDB

A group of Vietnam War veterans re-unite to rescue one of their own left behind and taken prisoner by the Vietnamese.

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Ted Kotcheff / Craig Huston / Richard H. Prince / Pamela M. Eilerson / Joanie Blum / Conrad E. Palmisano
Starring
Gene Hackman / Fred Ward / Robert Stack / Patrick Swayze / Harold Sylvester / Randall 'Tex' Cobb / Tim Thomerson / Lau Nga-Lai

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

Loyal Determined Gritty Serious Action-packed Brotherhood Rescue Veteran Intense Earnest Solid Functional

Reviews

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Isabelle Moreau
May 22, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

In 'Uncommon Valor', the bonds forged in the fires of war are tested once more as a team of veterans embarks on a clandestine rescue. Gene Hackman and Fred Ward anchor the film with grounded performances, portraying men…

D
David Sterling
May 22, 2026
2.5 / 5
2.5

While the premise of 'Uncommon Valor' – a rescue mission for a lost comrade – holds promise, the execution feels somewhat by-the-numbers. Gene Hackman leads a capable cast, including Fred Ward and Robert Stack, who navigate the familiar…

S
Sophia Chen
May 22, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

'Uncommon Valor' is a testament to the enduring power of brotherhood, even years after the battlefield has faded. The film’s strength lies in its unwavering focus on its central mission: a group of Vietnam veterans, led by a…

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Marcus Bellweather
May 22, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

This 1983 effort, 'Uncommon Valor', presents a familiar scenario with a veteran cast attempting to right a wartime wrong. The plot, concerning a rescue operation for a captured POW, is straightforward and driven by the ensemble's collective resolve.…

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Eleanor Vance
May 22, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

A gritty, no-nonsense portrayal of wartime camaraderie pushed to its limits. 'Uncommon Valor' delivers a compelling premise: a band of Vietnam veterans, haunted by the past, launch a daring, unsanctioned mission to rescue a comrade left behind. Gene…

FAQs

Yes, the film touches upon the lingering effects of the Vietnam War on its characters. While the primary focus is on the rescue mission, the veterans' shared past and the reasons for their reunion implicitly highlight the psychological toll of their service. Their determination to bring one of their own home suggests an unresolved need for closure and a refusal to leave anyone behind.