Saints and Soldiers is a 90-minute World War II drama about American soldiers who survive the Malmedy Massacre and attempt to reach Allied lines while escorting a British airman carrying important intelligence. The film is inspired by events during the Battle of the Bulge, but its historical setting should not be taken as proof that every character or scene is documented history.
What is Saints and Soldiers about?
After becoming separated from their unit during the Malmedy Massacre, a group of American soldiers encounters a British airman with time-sensitive intelligence. They try to make their way back to Allied territory while protecting him and the information he carries. The premise places the story amid the Battle of the Bulge in World War II.
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The film is a dramatized war story, not a scene-by-scene historical record. Catalog descriptions establish its setting and premise, but do not verify the accuracy of individual characters, events, or sequences.
Who directed it, and who is in the cast?
Ryan Little directed the film and is also credited as a co-producer. AFI lists Adam Abel as producer and Geoffrey Panos and Matt Whitaker as screenwriters. Principal cast members include:
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- Corbin Allred
- Alexander Niver
- Kirby Heyborne
- Lawrence Bagby
- Peter Holden
AFI lists Go Films and Excel Entertainment among the production and distribution companies.
Is Saints and Soldiers based on a true story?
Its story is centered on the historical Malmedy Massacre and the Battle of the Bulge, but the available film catalog records do not establish that the specific characters or plot events happened as shown. It is best described as a historical drama inspired by wartime events, rather than a documentary or a verified account of a particular group’s journey.
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For further reading connected to the film, AFI identifies Saints at War: Experiences of Latter-Day Saints in World War II, edited by Robert C. Freeman and Dennis A. Wright, as a literary source. That connection does not by itself establish the film’s scene-level historical accuracy.
What year was it released?
Catalogs use different year labels. The American Film Institute (AFI) records the film as a 2004 release and lists Los Angeles and New York openings on October 15, 2004. Apple TV and Rotten Tomatoes label it 2003. These entries reflect differing catalog conventions; when a precise release date matters, AFI’s listed opening date provides the specific context.
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How long is it, and what is its rating?
AFI lists a 90-minute runtime and a PG-13 rating, classifying the title as a drama and a World War II film. Rotten Tomatoes includes war violence and war images among its rating descriptors.
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Current streaming availability depends on territory and was not established by the catalog records cited here, so check a current local streaming guide or retailer before relying on a listing. Blu-ray.com documents a US DVD edition dated May 31, 2005; that record does not confirm current stock, the region of a particular copy, or its compatibility with a player.
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Sources and catalog records
- AFI Catalog — credits, runtime, rating, release information, and literary source.
- Rotten Tomatoes — catalog year, synopsis, and rating descriptors.
- Apple TV — catalog year and description.
- Blu-ray.com — record of a US DVD edition.
- IMDb — synopsis and catalog year.
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