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Platoon

7.719862h R 18+MovieDramaWarAction

As a young and naive recruit in Vietnam, Chris Taylor faces a moral crisis when confronted with the horrors of war and the duality of man.

DirectorOliver Stone
WriterOliver Stone
ProducersJohn Daly·Arnold Kopelson

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Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Oliver Stone

CSCharlie Sheen
Charlie Sheen
Chris Taylor
WDWillem Dafoe
Willem Dafoe
Sergeant Elias Grodin
TBTom Berenger
Tom Berenger
Sergeant Robert 'Bob' Barnes
KDKevin Dillon
Kevin Dillon
Bunny
FWForest Whitaker
Forest Whitaker
Big Harold
MMMark Moses
Mark Moses
Lieutenant Wolfe
KDKeith David
Keith David
King
RERichard Edson
Richard Edson
Sal
FQFrancesco Quinn
Francesco Quinn
Rhah
JMJohn C. McGinley
John C. McGinley
Sergeant O'Neill
JDJohnny Depp
Johnny Depp
Gator Lerner
RJ
Reggie Johnson
Junior

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Platoon — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Platoon?

Platoon is streaming on Stan and MGM in Australia, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Platoon on Netflix?

No, Platoon is not on Netflix in Australia as of October 2026. It's currently on Stan and MGM.

Is Platoon on Amazon Prime Video?

Platoon isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Australia, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Platoon for free?

Platoon is available on Stan and MGM in Australia, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

Is Platoon based on a true story?

Yes — Platoon is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).