Hacksaw Ridge
World War II American Army Medic Desmond T. Doss, serving during the Battle of Okinawa, refuses to kill people and becomes the first man in American history to receive the Medal of Honor without firing a shot.
Directed by Mel Gibson · Biography · Drama · History · 139 min · 2016
Trailer
Director
Mel Gibson
Studio
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Release
04 Nov 2016
Runtime
139 min
Genres
Biography, Drama, History
Full Plot
The true story of Desmond T. Doss, the conscientious objector who, after the Battle of Okinawa, was awarded the Medal of Honor for his incredible bravery and regard for his fellow soldiers. Following his upbringing and how this shaped his views (especially his religious view and anti-killing stance), Doss's trials and tribulations after enlisting in the US Army (trying to become a medic) begin, preluding the hell on Earth that was Hacksaw Ridge.
Cast & Characters
Private Desmond Doss
Andrew Garfield
Top row: (left to right) Andrew Garfield, Sam Worthington and Luke Bracey
Bottom row: (left to right) Teresa Palmer, Hugo Weaving, Rachel Griffiths and Vince Vaughn
Corporal Tom Doss, Desmond's father
Hugo Weaving
Dorothy Schutte, Desmond's wife
Teresa Palmer
Bertha Doss, Desmond's mother
Rachel Griffiths
Sergeant Howell
Vince Vaughn
Lieutenant Manville
Ryan Corr
Colonel Stelzer
Richard Roxburgh
Did You Know?
Made on an estimated budget of $40.0M, Hacksaw Ridge has grossed $175.3M worldwide — about 4.4x its budget.
Source: TMDb API · verified 2026-08-02
Hacksaw Ridge grossed $67.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-03
Hacksaw Ridge was in development limbo for 14 years.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-03
Critical Assessment
Hacksaw Ridge holds 8.1/10 on IMDb (679,234 votes), 84% on Rotten Tomatoes, 71/100 on Metacritic.
Not enough independent critic/audience score breakdown available.
Ratings as of August 2, 2026
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AI Verdict
AI-generatedBased on aggregated scores (8.1/10 on IMDb (679,234 votes), 84% on Rotten Tomatoes, 71/100 on Metacritic), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hacksaw Ridge's Rotten Tomatoes score?+
Hacksaw Ridge holds a 84% critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes.
What is Hacksaw Ridge's IMDb rating?+
Hacksaw Ridge has a 8.1/10 rating on IMDb from 679,234 votes.
What is Hacksaw Ridge's Metacritic score?+
Hacksaw Ridge has a Metascore of 71/100 on Metacritic.
Is Hacksaw Ridge good? What are critics saying?+
Hacksaw Ridge holds 8.1/10 on IMDb (679,234 votes), 84% on Rotten Tomatoes, 71/100 on Metacritic.
How long is Hacksaw Ridge?+
Hacksaw Ridge has a runtime of 139 min.
Who directed Hacksaw Ridge?+
Hacksaw Ridge was directed by Mel Gibson.
Where can I watch Hacksaw Ridge?+
Hacksaw Ridge is available to stream, rent, or buy on Angel Studios, Wonder Project Amazon Channel, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, FlixFling, Rakuten TV, Sky Store, BFI Player, MGM Plus Amazon Channel.
Fan & Critic Buzz
The public reaction to the movie "Hacksaw Ridge" has been overwhelmingly positive, with many praising its powerful story, strong performances, and emotional impact. The film's exploration of Desmond Doss' life and heroic actions resonated with audiences, particularly in regards to his conscientious objector status and determination to save lives, rather than taking a life.
Viewer Reviews (TMDb)
Out of all the films nominated for best picture, there is one that isn’t getting much attention at all. In Hacksaw Ridge, the narrative surrounding the film doesn’t have much to do the film at all because it’s identity seems to be centered on Mel Gibson’s comeback. Read More: htt…
starks94 · 7/10I first saw Hacksaw Ridge, back in November when it first came out.. Went to an afternoon screening and it was packed. From the very first scene to the last , I was in awe. This is the best movie I have seen in a long time. The last 30 minutes of the film, I had tears rolling dow…
dragon_boi · 10/10**On the battlefront, his intention was to save the lives.** The film was awesome, mainly because of the good message it carried out. That's not it, the film was well made with the wonderful cast and their great performances. The special effects were top notch, as well as the loc…
Reno · 8/10Most of these men don't believe the same way you do, but they believe so much in how much you believe. Hacksaw Ridge is directed by Mel Gibson and written by Robert Schenkkan and Andrew Knight. It is based on the 2004 documentary The Conscientious Objector. It stars Andrew Garfie…
John Chard · 8/10***Tribute to a real-life WW2 “conscientious collaborator”*** After Pearl Harbor, Desmond Doss of Lynchburg, Virginia, joins the US Army to become a medic and serves at the Battle of Okinawa. As a Seventh Day Adventist and conscientious objector, his goal was to save lives, not k…
Wuchak · 6/10**A really good movie, which only lacks in some details.** This was not the first war film directed by Mel Gibson. He had previously made at least one military-themed film, “We Were Soldiers”, set in Vietnam. However, it is a film that addresses much more human and intimate theme…
Filipe Manuel Neto · 8/10I don't want to say that I dislike Mel Gibson as an actor, I mean he's been in plenty of movies that I love... but like Clint Eastwood, he makes a FAR better director than he ever made an actor. Hacksaw Ridge is just one of those films where he does a great job... unfortunately i…
GenerationofSwine · 10/10Andrew Garfield turns in a strong performance here as a true-life conscientious objector during WWII who refused to bear arms but who was equally determined to play his part as an army medic. He portrays Desmond Doss, a devout Christian who endures dog’s abuse from his colleagues…
CinemaSerf · 7/10
From the trailer's comments
When the movie was over, everyone in the theater went silent. Not a single word was ever said. Hands down one of the best movies of this generation.
@rockyraccoon24 · 1352 likes- Who the hell is private Doss - He claims that he is a spiderman sir.
@11Professor · 3750 likes*Please lord, help me get one more*
@stevocanuck · 2000 likes"Please, Lord, help me get one more!" Gives me goosebumps. Private Doss is no doubt one of my favourite heroes. He deserved the medal of honor.
@jettwriters · 155 likesNo offense to all the other nominees, but Andrew should've won the Oscar for best actor. He just kicked all the other actor's asses with this movie. He was just amazing and unforgettable.
@nicolegomezsanchez7026 · 1783 likesCan't belive we havent talked about him in history lessons, this man was a a true legendary hero.
@pr1nts958 · 8834 likesneed him in my squad in battlefield 1, my medics just run past me
@MRpickleYandR · 2043 likesboy am i glad i saw the movie before the trailer. they literally showed every single plotpoint.
@WQLFY · 3832 likes
