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Band of Brothers (2001)

8.6 | Sep 09, 2001 (US) | Drama, War & Politics

There was a time when the world asked ordinary men to do extraordinary things.

Drawn from interviews with survivors of Easy Company, as well as their journals and letters, Band of Brothers chronicles the experiences of these men from paratrooper training in Georgia through the end of the war. As an elite rifle company parachuting into Normandy early on D-Day morning, participants in the Battle of the Bulge, and witness to the horrors of war, the men of Easy knew extraordinary bravery and extraordinary fear - and became the stuff of legend. Based on Stephen E. Ambrose's acclaimed book of the same name.

No. of seasons
1
No. of episodes
10

Cast

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Damian Lewis
Richard D. Winters
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Donnie Wahlberg
C. Carwood Lipton
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David Schwimmer
Herbert Sobel
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Eion Bailey
David Kenyon Webster
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Ron Livingston
Lewis Nixon
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Matthew Settle
Ronald Speirs
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Michael Cudlitz
Denver 'Bull' Randleman
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Neal McDonough
Lynn 'Buck' Compton
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Scott Grimes
Donald Malarkey
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Shane Taylor
Eugene Roe

Reviews

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Giovanni
9 | Aug 04, 2024
It's the journey of ordinary men who accomplished remarkable successes and left an indelible mark on history. It spans the training period that commenced in 1942 and culminated in the American triumph in World War II. What struck me profoundly was the cinematography, particularly the exquisite quality of the visuals, which allows viewers to experience the intense emotions of soldiers bracing for the next engagement. It brings you amidst the battlefield, with adrenaline and fear coursing through their and your veins. The music and sound effects are so immersive that they evoke a palpable sense of anxiety about the possibility of being shot. The Band of Brothers made significant sacrifices to forge a better world, and although they succeeded in their mission, our generation has likely fallen short in honoring their legacy. The narrative includes minimal references to the political landscape, leaving the viewer uncertain about the moral standings of the opposing sides. However, the primary focus remains on the lives of these heroes and the grim realities of war. It is conceivable that Germans and Americans could have formed lasting friendships absent the influence of their politicians. It is imperative that we do not allow our governments to stray from their intended purposes; it is our responsibility to safeguard our freedom and democracy. It's a must-watch that serves as a poignant reminder that the "freedom" we enjoy today was purchased at the cost of countless lives lost due to the folly of political leaders. A tragic lesson that we seem unable to learn.
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Rob
9 | May 13, 2023
An amazing series which is incredibly harrowing to watch. Even more so when you consider this is based on real events and real people. This thing will turn you inside out, and it should. An excellent reminder of what so many seem to pay no mind to these days. "Lest we forget."
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GenerationofSwine
10 | Jan 12, 2023
There are a few haters....and I mean FEW. And mostly they are of the political bend, and lets be honest, people that see politics in everything are going to hate everything. For the rest of the world it's a really great story, very well done, very well directed, and it's segmented enough and switches focus enough to allow everyone a taste of the different characters while still focusing on the leads. And of course the reveals the people that the actors are portraying, at the end of the miniseries, is worth all the time you devoted to it.
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avivg
10 | Sep 26, 2017
One of the best TV-shows of all time. This war series is one of the most realistic, accurate, detailed and comprehensive I've ever encountered. The show is overwhelming, intriguing and some episodes can squeeze a couple of tears from you. One of the few series that stuck in your head even a week after you've finish them. Highly recommended.