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Thank You for Your Service

R

Released Oct 27, 2017

1 hr. 48 min.

War

Biography

Drama

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113 Reviews

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Sgt. Adam Schumann tries to readjust to civilian life after returning home from the war in Iraq. Fellow soldier Tausolo Aeiti must deal with the aftermath of a bombing that left him with a traumatic brain injury. Will Waller searches for normalcy after surviving several explosions, while Michael Emory must deal with the effects of a sniper's bullet to the head. With memories of the battlefield still lingering, the soldiers soon begin their long journey to physical and emotional rehabilitation.

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Critics Consensus

Thank You for Your Service takes a sobering and powerfully acted -- if necessarily incomplete -- look at soldiers grappling with the horrific emotional impact of war.

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Nikos

Great action and drama movie that really does happen more than people thing unfortunately.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/16/23

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James B

a surprisingly good movie feels underrated good movie on the horrors of war and ptsd great acting sad and depressing at times but i recommend the film.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/07/24

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Taylor G

Refreshing take on the terrifically horrible impact war can have on soldiers and the veterans we live amongst. Coming from the land of Hollywood it felt like an honest take on the all too common outcome many veterans are faced with post-deployment. I'm surprised I didn't hear about the movie's release in 2017, but I'm pleased to see it gaining proper resurgence on streaming platforms. Do not sleep on this movie, 8/10.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/06/23

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Sean M

Jason Hall brings us an absolutely devastating and heart wrenching look at real world Post Traumatic Stress Disorder that doesn't feel like it was tainted by those in Hollywood to only bring a money grab picture to the screen. Miles Teller and his supporting cast do a phenomenal job at portraying the lives of real-life heroes. While some parts of the film may feel as though they travel down unnecessary paths, and some dialogue may feel forced (especially with the scenes involving the main family), it is still clear Hall did good and genuine work along with all the cast and production team to bring to life and depict a true epidemic that plagues this country today. I could not recommend this movie more and implore those to not just watch but digest what they are viewing, as it represents what some/many who gave so much for this country go through on a daily basis.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

07/02/23

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Audience Member

Thank You for Your Service (2017) is an American war movie. It is written and directed by Jason Hall, his first feature film. The film is inspired by the non-fiction book by David Finkel. It's a dramatic film chronicling the lives of several American veterans returning from active duty in Iraq and adjusting to civilian life. They have experienced horrifying and life threatening events, and are suffering from symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder which are played out in the film. Symptoms of PTSD include flashbacks, feelings of numbness, depression, anxiety, panic, guilt, rage and a loss of control. It's a gripping storyline, the reintegration of veterans into civilian life impacted by combat, survival and escape. Combat and rescue scenes are essential in a war movie, and those depicted in the film are blood curdling, and serve as the backdrop to the narrative. Miles Teller plays Schumann, Beulah Koale plays Solo, Joe Cole plays Will, and Scott Haze plays Emory. Hall creates intimate portraits of these veterans as they struggle or fail to adjust to civilian life fraught with the difficulties and challenges of their injuries. They all give poignant and moving portrayals of their characters. I was moved not only by their camaraderie but by their compassion and unwavering support for one another. Thank You for Your Service is a serious film. War happens, and there is no escaping the harsh reality of war, and it impact on our servicemen and women. As the film depicts, veterans are suffering and hurting. There are about twenty-two veteran suicides a day in America with hundreds of thousands of veterans in need of mental health treatment. If we are truly grateful for their service, then we would show it. Otherwise, the saying, "Thank You for Your Service", is a meaningless, empty platitude. Some of the most powerful images in the film include the opening and closing images of an out of focus wide angle shot of a screen filled with hanging military dog tags glittering in the light. It's a stunning visual image and a metaphor for the sacrifice many servicemen and women have paid to keep us safe. Some of the most dismal images are the scenes in the reception hall at the Department of Veteran Affairs filled to capacity and overflowing with veterans some missing limbs and grievously injured that depict their upward battle in getting help from an understaffed and underfunded bureaucracy. Some of the most difficult to watch were the combat scenes, Will begging his girlfriend to give him a second chance and its aftermath. One of the most enjoyable scenes was the bar scene with Will, Solo and Schumann dancing to What is love?, a reflection of their deep and mutual affection for one another. Thank You for Your Service is a moving and powerful film and deserving of your attention if only to understand the grievous injuries many of our veterans have suffered in serving and defending our country, and the difficulty many face in re-integrating into civilian life. It is a thoughtful and provocative film, and a testament to our servicemen and women.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/24/23

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Gripping and heartbreaking true story about our soldiers and the trauma they face when they return and the lack of support or systems in place to help them cope with daily life.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/13/23

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Jason Hall

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Miles Teller

Sergeant Adam Schumann

Haley Bennett

Saskia Schumann

Joe Cole

Will Waller

Amy Schumer

Amanda Doster

Beulah Koale

Tausolo Aeiti

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J. R. Jones

Chicago Reader

Hall takes a similarly lackadaisical approach to the facts in Thank You for Your Service, inventing characters and scenes as he tries to create a story arc moviegoers will recognize.

Nov 9, 2017

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Joshua Rothkopf

Time Out

These anguished performances go a long way, as does the film's peripheral vision of a banal, depressed America that threatens to forget its warriors.

Rated: 4/5

Nov 2, 2017

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Rex Reed

Observer

The sober, nuanced, and deeply affecting Thank You For Your Service covers old ground with a fresh take and finds something new to say about it at the same time.

Rated: 3/4

Nov 2, 2017

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Joanne Laurier

World Socialist Web Site

It becomes tedious to listen to and watch half-men bouncing around like pinballs, the filmmaker never allowing them to express a thought about the wider questions involved

Feb 21, 2021

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Steven Prokopy

Third Coast Review

The film doesn't provide any easy answers to the issues surrounding the overwhelming number of veterans coming home and going into a system that isn't designed for such volume. But it does ask all of the right questions.

May 19, 2020

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Jorge Ignacio Castillo

Planet S Magazine

Overall, Thank You for Your Service is a healthier take on the costs of war, which reverberate long after the conflict has ended.

Rated: 3/5

Feb 5, 2020

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Synopsis

Sgt. Adam Schumann tries to readjust to civilian life after returning home from the war in Iraq. Fellow soldier Tausolo Aeiti must deal with the aftermath of a bombing that left him with a traumatic brain injury. Will Waller searches for normalcy after surviving several explosions, while Michael Emory must deal with the effects of a sniper's bullet to the head. With memories of the battlefield still lingering, the soldiers soon begin their long journey to physical and emotional rehabilitation.

Director: Jason Hall
Executive Producer: Ann Ruark, Jane Evans
Screenwriter: Jason Hall
Distributor: Universal Pictures
Production Co: DreamWorks, Reliance Entertainment
Rating: R (Drug Material|Brief Nudity|Language Throughout|Some Sexuality|Strong Violent Content)
Genre: War, Biography, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 27, 2017, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Oct 30, 2018
Box Office (Gross USA): $9.4M
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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