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For Queen & Country

1988 · 1h 45m · R Action, Drama, Thriller
Directed by Martin Stellman

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A retired British soldier struggles to adjust to everyday life, with increasing difficulty.

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31%
Tomatometer
Fresh

Effective radical agitprop, relentless in its anger, this film is more outspoken about contemporary racism in England than any other feature that comes to mind.

Jonathan Rosenbaum, Chicago Reader
Rotten

This is a serious subject, and worthy of a serious journalistic report. That is not, however, what For Queen and Country is.

Dave Kehr, Chicago Tribune
Rotten

The choice of Washington doesn't help: he isn't bad in the part, but his accent strays absurdly. More worrying is the often corny plotting, the by now tired-looking exploitation of Broadwater violence, and a preposterous shootout ending.

Stephen Garrett, Time Out
Fresh

In a terrifically subtle and powerful performance, Mr. Washington is true to the modest, struggling man he plays. His expression registers restrained anger and much confusion.

Caryn James, New York Times
Rotten

For Queen & Country is suspense-free, a laboriously paced look at the poor man's impotence in an unjust society.

Rita Kempley, Washington Post

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