Status
Released
original language
English
Budget
$ 40000000
Revenue
$ 30930984
Billy Lynn
Kathryn Lynn
Albert
David Dime
Shroom
Norm Oglesby
Faison
Sgt. Holliday
Marcellino 'Mango' Montoya
Josh
Denise Lynn
Wayne Foster
Crack
Ray Lynn
Lodis
Raise n' Praise Preacher
Anxious / Grateful American
Anchor
Sykes
Patty Lynn
Major Mac
Hector
Travis
Brian
Foo
Reporter
Reporter
Reporter
Reporter
Football Player
Football Player
Roadie Foreman
Travis' Girlfriend
Travis' Friend
Stage Manager
Field Manager
Stadium Security Guy
Grateful / Anxious American
Grateful / Anxious American
Grateful / Anxious American
Grateful / Anxious American
Grateful / Anxious American
Grateful / Anxious American
Grateful American
Anxious / Grateful American
Kelly
Michelle
Beyoncé
National Anthem Singer
Pushy Halftime Singer
Interpreter
Iraqi Father
Iraqi Grandmother
Iraqi Mother
Iraqi Uncle
Waleed
Rude Fan
Shopkeeper
Texas Aristocrat (uncredited)
Sportscaster (uncredited)
Cheerleader (uncredited)
Concourse Comic (uncredited)
Cheerleader (uncredited)
Woman (uncredited)
Female Referee (uncredited)
EMT / Paramedic (uncredited)
Aristocrat (uncredited)
Norm's Aide (uncredited)
VIP Fan (uncredited)
Honor Guard Team Leader (uncredited)
Flag Holder (uncredited)
Camera Operator (uncredited)
Reporter (uncredited)
Honor Guard (uncredited)
Co-Anchor (uncredited)
Cheerleader (uncredited)
Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader (uncredited)
Jones VIP (uncredited)
VIP Corridor Fan (uncredited)
Journalist (uncredited)
Bouncer (uncredited)
Super Wealthy Texan (uncredited)
Nice Lady (uncredited)
Dallas Bravo Football Fan (uncredited)
VIP / Millionaire (uncredited)
Dallas Tailgater (uncredited)
VIP Fan (uncredited)
Cameraman (uncredited)
Cheerleader (uncredited)
Soldier #1 (uncredited)
Roadie (uncredited)
Bravo Fan (uncredited)
Roadie (uncredited)
VIP (uncredited)
Military Teenage Girl (uncredited)
Event Staff (uncredited)
Vendor (uncredited)
Wounded Soldier (uncredited)
Hispanic Teenager (uncredited)
Texas Billionaire (uncredited)
Military (uncredited)
Cheerleader (uncredited)
Jumbotron Kid (uncredited)
Cheerleader (uncredited)
Grateful / Anxious American (uncredited)
Physical Therapist (uncredited)
Pep Squad / Dancer (uncredited)
Grateful / Anxious American (uncredited)
VIP Dallas Bravo Football Fan (uncredited)
Offensive Lineman (uncredited)
Grateful / Anxious American (uncredited)
Texas Aristocrat (uncredited)
Inspiring Football Player (uncredited)
Grateful / Anxious American (uncredited)
Patriotic Reporter - Press Conference (uncredited)
Slumdog / Soldier (uncredited)
Cameraman Press (uncredited)
Football Fan (uncredited)
Pep Squad Dancer (uncredited)
Soldier in Iraq (uncredited)
Grateful / Anxious American (uncredited)
Cameraman (uncredited)
VIP Dinner Guest (uncredited)
Cheerleader (uncredited)
Sideline VIP Guest (uncredited)
Dancer (uncredited)
Military Mechanic (uncredited)
Football Fan (uncredited)
Marine Marcher (uncredited)
New Van Crew Member (uncredited)
Football Fan (uncredited)
Reporter (uncredited)
Photographer (uncredited)
Written by Rangan on 2017-06-15
**Game, music, celebration, romance, emotion, family, friends and the war!** After giving the career best, the director Ang Lee returned with this which is quite a long gap for him between the films. He has fallen back to the average, like usual whenever he gives a masterpiece. Most directors do that. This film was adapted from the book of the same name. It was not a full fledged war film. It has soldiers, but one day event theme where they are on the short break to homeland to participate in the felicitation programme for their victory. The story closely focused on the young soldier, Billy, Lynn. He was the centre of the event, a war hero. During his stay, he recalls the original event. What really happened and what else he could have done. Apart from that, enjoying the day with a game from the stadium, dance, musics and many more. Meeting family has a sub-plot that reveals about his choice to join the army. Overall, a memorable day with happy and sad incidents. So my first thought in the initial stage was like it is another film similar to the 2009's 'The Messenger'. No, it was not. It was completely different than anything I've seen so far. Refreshing, but not captivating. If you are okay with simple, yet want a feel strong, this is it. It is kind of like mixed result film. Great casting and strong performances. Wonderful debute for the lead actor. On the other side, mix of colourful, full of music, emotional, romantic, thrilling presentation. A bit Americanised, like the film events and the patriotism. So, a much better suitable film for the domestic audience than the rest of the world, perhaps excluding western world. Even though, watching it once is no harm or not bad. _7/10_