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M*A*S*H

1970 · Movie · R · 116 min · ★ 6.9 · 83% critics

ComedyDramaWar

In a frontline military hospital during the Korean War, a trio of talented surgeons cope with constant pressure and grim emergencies by leaning into irreverent humor, pranks, and rule-breaking. Their antics clash with strict military authority, creating a darkly comic mix of chaos, camaraderie, and moments of intense medical urgency.

Based on MASH: A Novel About Three Army Doctors

Also known as M-A-S-H · MASH

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Details
Years
1970
Release date
1970-02-18
Language
English
Rated
R
Runtime
116 min
Critic score
83/100
TMDB rating
6.9/10 (1,157 votes)
About

You’ll likely enjoy this if you want a rebellious, dark comedy that mocks military authority and mixes laughs with tense hospital moments; Not for you if you need a tight plot or modern, sensitive humor like The Pentagon Wars.

Pros: biting anti-war humor; memorable ensemble energy; dark comedy edge | Cons: episodic, loose structure; dated, sexist jokes; unlikable main characters

Themes

  • american football
  • dark comedy
  • surgeon
  • american way of life
  • korean war (1950-53)
  • military spoof
  • doctor
  • surgery
  • anti war
  • military hospital
  • 1950s
  • field hospital
  • +2 more

Awards & recognition

  • Academy AwardBest Writing, Adapted Screenplay · 1971
  • Palme d'Or · 1970
  • Academy AwardBest Writing, Adapted Screenplay · 1971 · nominated
  • Academy AwardBest Picture · 1971 · nominated
  • Academy AwardBest Director · 1971 · nominated
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  • Academy AwardBest Supporting Actress · 1971 · nominated
  • Academy AwardBest Film Editing · 1971 · nominated

Cast & crew

Directed by Robert Altman