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Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk

R20161h 53mAng Lee
IMDb 6.2 · Rotten Tomatoes 44% · Metacritic 53

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"To walk the path of a hero, you have to see how it all began."

19-year-old Billy Lynn is brought home for a victory tour after a harrowing Iraq battle. Through flashbacks the film shows what really happened to his squad – contrasting the realities of war with America's perceptions.

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Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (ptsd)Based On Novel Or BookWar VeteranThanksgivingCheerleaderSoldierIraq WarProducerEffects From The Past

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Frequently asked questions

What is Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk (2016) about?

19-year-old Billy Lynn is brought home for a victory tour after a harrowing Iraq battle. Through flashbacks the film shows what really happened to his squad – contrasting the realities of war with America's perceptions.

Who stars in Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk?

Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk stars Joe Alwyn (Billy Lynn), Kristen Stewart (Kathryn Lynn), Chris Tucker (Albert), Garrett Hedlund (David Dime), Makenzie Leigh (Faison). The film was directed by Ang Lee.

How long is Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk?

Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2016. It is rated R.

Is Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk worth watching?

Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk holds an IMDb rating of 6.2/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 44. Fans of Drama, War are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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