The Veteran (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 3.9
Released in 2006, The Veteran is a drama, war and tv movie film directed by Sidney J. Furie, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Thirty years on from Vietnam, a government official is trying to track down soldiers who went missing in action, in the hope that it may lead her to her father. Meanwhile, a war veteran is forced to relive painful memories of how he was left for dead by his own platoon, and the heinous crimes he once committed while in the line of duty.
Who’s in it. The Veteran stars Ally Sheedy as Sara Reid, Bobby Hosea as Raymond Watson, Michael Ironside as Mark 'Doc' Jordan and Colin Glazer as Denis McBride, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.9/10, The Veteran has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Veteran page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Veteran tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Veteran (2006)?
- In US, The Veteran is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Veteran worth watching?
- The Veteran holds an audience score of 3.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Veteran?
- The Veteran stars Ally Sheedy, Bobby Hosea, Michael Ironside, Colin Glazer and Casper Van Dien.