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Men of Honor

R Released Nov 10, 2000 2h 9m Biography Drama TRAILER for Men of Honor: Trailer 1 List
42% Tomatometer 105 Reviews 81% Audience Score 50,000+ Ratings
Carl Brashear (Cuba Gooding Jr.) is an ambitious sharecropper who joins the U.S. Navy to become the world's first black master diver. But as he works through diving training, the bitter and racist Master Chief Billy Sunday (Robert De Niro) sets out to make Carl's journey as difficult as possible. Despite the entire Navy doubting his potential and sabotaging his training, the determined Carl proves that he can overcome the discrimination around him. Read More Read Less
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De Niro and Goodings Jr. manage to turn in performances that make this by-the-numbers inspirational movie watchable.

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Bob Thomas Associated Press Gooding is the ideal actor to portray Brashear. Not only does Gooding perform the physical demands of the role, he also meets all the emotional challenges. It is an unforgettable performance. Jan 17, 2018 Full Review Nell Minow Common Sense Media Stirring story--may be appropriate for some teens. Rated: 3/5 Dec 26, 2010 Full Review Robert Cashill Newsweek This seaman's tale languishes in shallow waters. Rated: 2/4 Jun 18, 2008 Full Review Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com Rated: C Jan 29, 2013 Full Review John A. Nesbit Old School Reviews inspirational message plays well to mainstream audiences Rated: C Jun 24, 2011 Full Review Michael Dequina TheMovieReport.com Brashear is all sheer determination and nothing else, displaying none of the vulnerability that would make him into a believable human being. Rated: 2.5/4 Jan 17, 2010 Full Review Read all reviews

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Sean S The two leads do an incredible job to make this morning entertaining, but the story is somewhat flat and given the true history behind this movie makes me wish they stayed truer to it. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 02/07/24 Full Review andrea r Highly recommended! Heart felt movie with a lot of motivational quotes! This real life story is one to be seen! 10/10. Great acting too Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/17/23 Full Review Steve D Formulaic and perhaps playing too much with reality but it works. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/06/23 Full Review JUSTICE A great movie, gives a great insight to struggles, hard work and dedication, which develops a great story Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/26/22 Full Review Audience Member De Niro and Cuba Gooding Jr worked awesome together in this really nice and interesting drama that ran in a brilliant pace. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 01/12/23 Full Review ronald h Come on, folks. Its impossible not to like this movie. Yes, it's riddled with clichés: the underdog guy fighting against all odds to reach his goal (in this case, a black man fighting racism in the U.S. Navy of the early 1950's); the racist sergeant who treats the new recruit like dirt but ends up respecting him; the long-suffering wife who stands by her man through all his travails; the glorious climax, with swelling orchestral music as he makes it to the finish line. So what? It's a tried and true formula (and a true story), and what's wrong with heroes? We need them. Robert DeNiro knocks himself out as the nasty sergeant. He really seems immersed in his character. Cuba Gooding is impressive as Carl Brashear. The supporting actors are strong, too. It feels like all of the cast knew they were making still another "hero" movie, so they wanted it to be a good one. "Inspirational" films tend to invoke cynical reviews, simply because they've been done so many times before. Well, I'm an inveterate cynic myself, but I'm not embarrassed to say that this film inspired me. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/30/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Carl Brashear (CUBA GOODING, JR.) meets his dive school instructor's troubled wife, Gwen (CHARLIZE THERON). (L-R) CUBA GOODING, JR., ROBERT DENIRO and Director GEORGE TILLMAN, JR. prepare for a scene on the set. Billy Sunday (ROBERT DENIRO, right) and Carl Brashear (CUBA GOODING, JR.). Carl Brashear (CUBA GOODING, JR.) stands up to a challenge from Billy Sunday (ROBERT DENIRO), a Master Chief who is certain that the rigorous dive program is no place for Carl. Billy Sunday (ROBERT DENIRO, left) and Carl Brashear (CUBA GOODING, JR.) prepare for a military hearing that will determine Carl's future in the Navy. Billy Sunday (ROBERT DENIRO, left) helps Carl Brashear (CUBA GOODING, JR.) -who has just recovered from a crippling injury - prove that Brashear is still fit for duty. CUBA GOODING, JR. (right) poses with Carl Brashear, whose inspirational life story is the basis of MEN OF HONOR. CUBA GOODING, JR. stars as Carl Brashear, a real-life hero whose inspirational story is the basis of MEN OF HONOR. ROBERT DENIRO stars as Billy Sunday, a celebrated Master Chief Navy Diver who opposes Carl Brashear's efforts to become a Navy Diver, but ultimately helps Brashear make military history. Men of Honor (2000) View more photos

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Synopsis Carl Brashear (Cuba Gooding Jr.) is an ambitious sharecropper who joins the U.S. Navy to become the world's first black master diver. But as he works through diving training, the bitter and racist Master Chief Billy Sunday (Robert De Niro) sets out to make Carl's journey as difficult as possible. Despite the entire Navy doubting his potential and sabotaging his training, the determined Carl proves that he can overcome the discrimination around him.
Director
George Tillman Jr.
Producer
Bill Badalato, Robert Teitel
Screenwriter
Scott Marshall Smith
Distributor
20th Century Fox Home Entertainment, 20th Century Fox
Production Co
Fox 2000 Pictures, State Street Pictures
Rating
R (Language)
Genre
Biography, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Nov 10, 2000, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Mar 1, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA)
$48.8M
Runtime
2h 9m
Sound Mix
Dolby SR, Dolby Digital, Surround
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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