Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk (2016)

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.

Director:

Ang Lee

Writers:

Ben Fountain (based on the novel by), Jean-Christophe Castelli (screenplay by)

Stars:

Joe Alwyn, Garrett Hedlund, Arturo Castro

2 wins & 6 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Joe Alwyn	...	Billy
Garrett Hedlund	...	Dime
Arturo Castro	...	Mango
Mason Lee	...	Foo
Astro	...	Lodis (as Brian 'Astro' Bradley)
Beau Knapp	...	Crack
Ismael Cruz Cordova	...	Holliday
Barney Harris	...	Sykes
Vin Diesel	...	Shroom
Steve Martin	...	Norm
Chris Tucker	...	Albert
Kristen Stewart	...	Kathryn
Makenzie Leigh	...	Faison
Ben Platt	...	Josh
Bruce McKinnon	...	Billy's Father

Storyline

2-time Academy Award® winner Ang Lee brings his extraordinary vision to Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk, based on the widely-acclaimed, bestselling novel. The film is told from the view of 19-year-old private Billy Lynn (newcomer Joe Alwyn) who, along with fellow soldiers, is hailed as a 'hero' after a harrowing Iraq battle. He'is brought home for a victory tour. Through flashbacks, the film reveals what really happened to the squad - contrasting the realities of the war with America's perceptions. The film also stars Kristen Stewart, Chris Tucker, Garrett Hedlund, with Vin Diesel, and Steve Martin.

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Plot Keywords:

based on novel | flashback | thanksgiving day | iraq war | character name in title | 

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Genres:

Action | Drama | Thriller | War

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language throughout, some war violence, sexual content, and brief drug use

Details

Official Sites:

Official Facebook

Country:

UK China USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

18 November 2016 (USA)

Also Known As:

A Longa Caminhada de Billy Lynn

Filming Locations:

Atlanta, Georgia, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$40,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$114,129, 13 November 2016

Gross USA:

$1,721,524, 2 December 2016

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$24,336,708, 11 December 2016

Company Credits

Production Co:

Bona Film Group, Dune Films, Film4

Technical Specs

Runtime:

113 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Atmos

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Joe Alwyn's first feature film role.

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Goofs

Throughout SSG Dime wears an Expert Infantryman's badge (EIB) except in the limo where he has a Combat Infantryman's badge (CIB).

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Quotes

[repeated line]
Shroom: I I love you.

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Connections

Featured in Film 2017: Episode #46.4 (2017)

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Soundtracks

Supernatural
(Uncredited)
Written by Vo Williams ( as Emanuel Vo Williams), and Robin Loxley
Performed by Vo Williams
Extreme Music

User Reviews

What would have the great Sidney Lumet done with such a topic?

I don't know what to say bout this movie. It is a story which I agree totally with, in his message. It is outrageous how the war vets are treated when they come back. If they are not ignored, ostracized or insulted - see for instance the Nam vets - they are used as tools, puppets to make money, used by sharks who intend to make big, big money at their own advantage over the poor soldiers. I agree with the message of this film which denounces this. But it is too big, it is caricature to me, too easy...See for instance Steve Martin, the ruthless and disgusting business man who uses the vets. The way Ang Lee has to show him - don't miss the takes on his eyes, shark eyes - made me sick, if I had a gun, I would have shot at the screen to kill him. I would say that is a didactic purpose. No nuance here, good guys again bad ones, and this is a shame. Sidney Lumet would have given something different from such a topic, no doubt about this.