Home of the Brave

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Home of the Brave

1949,

1h 25m,

War

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Paralyzed African-American veteran Peter Moss (James Edwards) is undergoing psychoanalysis after suffering a nervous breakdown. As Moss recounts his trauma to an army psychiatrist (Jeff Corey), he reveals countless examples of the everyday racism he experienced as a civilian. Moss also discusses an intense mission he went on during World War II. Although he is psychically damaged, his doctor believes Moss can walk again if he can figure out a way to let go of his emotional wounds.

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Critics Consensus

Home of the Brave is a powerful portrayal of the soldier's life, a strong indictment of discrimination, and above all an engaging, well-acted drama.

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Helen Bower

Detroit Free Press

Nov 17, 2020

Edwards is a sensitive actor and a strong, stalwart man. But the character of Mingo as played by Lovejoy has depths and silences and understanding that will make it memorable.

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Bob Murphy

Minneapolis Star Tribune

Nov 17, 2020

It's comparatively seldom that one gets to hang the adjective "great" on a motion picture without feeling like a press agent, but here's a case where it belongs.

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TIME Staff

TIME Magazine

Nov 17, 2020

For all its faults, the film has novelty, emotional wallop and the excitement that comes from wrestling with a real problem, rather than fencing with a cooked-up plot.

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Edwin F. Melvin

Christian Science Monitor

Aug 17, 2022

The film mingles war drama with psychiatric analysis. It sets forth the combination in a tense ably told narrative that provide: abundant food for thought.

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Mandel Herbstman

Motion Picture Daily

May 11, 2021

Although the picture underlines a social problem, it primarily has been fashioned for entertainment and as such is a first-class job that mounts to moments of raw power and excitement.

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Frank E. Hanratty

Ottawa Citizen

May 11, 2021

The makers of Home of the Brave have succeeded in probing into the minds and souls of a small group of representative American soldiers to find a telling story of the bitter fruit reaped by those who are the victims of race prejudice.

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Christina V.

@christinavosilla

May 7, 2026

My review is better.

First L.

@dma12

Sep 26, 2025

Good movie recommended

Dmitry D.

@dma222

Sep 26, 2025

good good good good good!!!!!!

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Mark Robson

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Douglas Dick

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Synopsis

Paralyzed African-American veteran Peter Moss (James Edwards) is undergoing psychoanalysis after suffering a nervous breakdown. As Moss recounts his trauma to an army psychiatrist (Jeff Corey), he reveals countless examples of the everyday racism he experienced as a civilian. Moss also discusses an intense mission he went on during World War II. Although he is psychically damaged, his doctor believes Moss can walk again if he can figure out a way to let go of his emotional wounds.

Director: Mark Robson
Producer: Stanley Kramer
Screenwriter: Carl Foreman
Production Co: Stanley Kramer Company
Genre: War
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): May 12, 1949, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 2, 2021
Runtime: 1h 25m

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