Home of the Brave (2006): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Home of the Brave is a 2006 action drama directed by Irwin Winkler, starring Samuel L. Jackson, Jessica Biel and 50 Cent. It runs 1 hour 46 minutes and earned $499,620 worldwide. It earned 1 award nomination, including Best Original Song – Motion Picture at the Golden Globes 2007. Critics gave it 42 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.6/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 46m (106 min)
- Director
- Irwin Winkler
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Home of the Brave About?
The premise of Home of the Brave without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Four veterans struggle to readjust to civilian life and find purpose by creating an after-school program for young people in an urban setting. As they work together to guide and mentor the youth, the men are forced to confront their own personal struggles and the challenges of their past experiences, ultimately building a strong and supportive bond with each other and the community they serve.
Home of the Brave Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- vietnam war veteran
- ptsd post traumatic stress disorder
- female pedal pumping
- flashback
- blood splatter
- voice over narration
- kitchen
- family relationships
- bathroom
- shot to death
- shot in the chest
- severed hand
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- schoolfight
- rpg
- pistol
- piercing ripped out
- military funeral
- loss of loved one
- held at gunpoint
- foot blown off
- fingers shot off
- explosion
- death
- child abuse
- cemetery
- burned body
- blood
- arm blown off
- amputation
- wheelchair
- wheelchair basketball
- welcome home party
- war veteran
- war comrade
- vice principal
- vandalism
- torn off piercing
- thanksgiving
- thanksgiving dinner
- support group
- soccer match
- sniper
- slogan
- shot in the throat
- shot in the back
- shop owner
- self help group
- sarcasm
- roadside bomb
- road rage
Home of the Brave Cast
Samuel L. Jackson leads the cast, with Jessica Biel and 50 Cent. Directed by Irwin Winkler.
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Director Irwin Winkler
More from Irwin Winkler
More films directed by Irwin Winkler, best-rated first: Night and the City, Guilty by Suspicion, De-Lovely and The Net.
Home of the Brave Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Home of the Brave 42 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.6/10.
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IMDb 5.6 /10
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Metacritic 42 Metascore
User score 7.0
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TMDB 54% User score
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Home of the Brave Plot Summary
What happens in Home of the Brave from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Shortly after American soldiers learn that their unit is set to return home, they are deployed on a final humanitarian mission to deliver medical supplies to a remote village in Iraq. Among the team are Lt. Col. William Marsh (Samuel L. Jackson), SGT Vanessa Price (Jessica Biel), SPC Tommy Yates, SPC Jamal Aiken (50 Cent), and PVT Jordan Owens. Tragically, their journey takes a dark turn when they fall into an insurgent ambush.
Full summary
The whole story of Home of the Brave, scene by scene
Home of the Brave Box Office
Home of the Brave grossed $499,620 worldwide. $51,708 came from the US and Canada and $447,912 (90%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$499.6K
- US & Canada
- $51.7K
- International
- $447.9K
Home of the Brave Awards & Nominations
Home of the Brave earned 1 award nomination, including Best Original Song – Motion Picture at the Golden Globes 2007.
1 nomination1 ceremony
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Golden Globes 2007 1 nomination- Nominated Best Original Song – Motion Picture
Home of the Brave Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
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How Well Do You Know Home of the Brave?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the primary mission of the American soldiers in the movie?
Cars in Home of the Brave
43 cars on screen, including the ACMAT VLRA TPK and the AM General HMMWV M1025.
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AM General HMMWV M1025 Important role -
AM General HMMWV M998 Important role -
1992 Ford F-150 Important role
Home of the Brave Also Known As
21 alternative titles, including “勇者たちの戦場：2006” and “Home of the Brave - Eroi senza gloria”.
- Also known as
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- 勇者たちの戦場：2006
- Home of the Brave - Eroi senza gloria
- Cesurların Vatanı
- Les Soldats du désert
- Regreso al infierno
- Odwaga i Nadzieja
- A Volta Dos Bravos
- A bátrak hazája
- 勇者たちの戦場
- Země zatracených
- יחידת האמיצים
- Домът на смелите
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- 홈 오브 더 브레이브
- Дом храбрых
- Οι Σημαδεμένοι
- 星条旗永不落
- Дім хоробрих
- Krajina zatratených
- Retorn a l’infern
- Zemlja junaka
- Le Retour des braves
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Home of the Brave, Some Kind of Hero and The War at Home.
Home of the Brave FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Home of the Brave, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Home of the Brave?
Home of the Brave runs 1 hour 46 minutes (106 minutes).
When was Home of the Brave released?
Home of the Brave was released on December 15, 2006.
Who directed Home of the Brave?
Home of the Brave was directed by Irwin Winkler.
More films by Irwin Winkler Who is in the cast of Home of the Brave?
Home of the Brave stars Samuel L. Jackson, Jessica Biel and 50 Cent.
How much did Home of the Brave make at the box office?
Home of the Brave grossed $499,620 worldwide ($51,708 domestic, $447,912 international).
How is Home of the Brave rated?
Home of the Brave has 5.6/10 on IMDb, 42 on Metacritic and 54% on TMDB.
Was Home of the Brave nominated for any awards?
Home of the Brave received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.
Does Home of the Brave have a post-credit scene?
No. Home of the Brave has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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