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Tunnel Rats (2008)

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Plot

Set against the backdrop of the Vietnam War, Tunnel Rats (2008) plunges into the dark, underground world of a unique military unit. The U.S. Army, perturbed by the relentless Viet-Cong attacks, establishes this special division known as the Tunnel Rats. Their mission is daunting yet critical: to infiltrate and dismantle the vast network of clandestine tunnels in the Cu-Chi district, lying ominously outside the South Vietnamese capital of Saigon. These subterranean veins hold a deadly secret, allowing the Viet-Cong to spring devastating surprise attacks on the American forces and melt away into the earth's labyrinthine depths just as quickly. The tunnels have become an insidious weapon in the enemy's arsenal, threatening the safety of the American bases and the tranquility of Saigon itself. In 1968, the first Tunnel Rats unit arrives, armed with nothing but a flashlight, a knife, and a pistol. Trained for brutal, man-to-man combat in the claustrophobic confines of the tunnels, they are the Army's response to this unconventional warfare. The labyrinth they must navigate is fraught with dangers: booby traps, tripwires, venomous snakes, enemy snipers, and the ever-present fear of the Unknown. Lieutenant Vic Hollowborn leads this band of brave souls as they plunge into the heart of darkness. As they wrestle with not just the enemy, but their own fears and the crushing weight of their task, the Tunnel Rats become a symbol of resilience and courage. They are suicide squads of a special kind, waging a battle unseen and unheard in the bowels of Vietnam's jungles. This is their story: a tale of bravery, strategy, and the relentless pursuit of victory in the face of overwhelming odds.

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Tunnel Rats is an action movie featuring Michael Paré.

Tunnel Rats is currently streaming for free (ad-supported) on Tubi TV and it's also available on Amazon Prime Video.

It is also possible to buy Tunnel Rats on Amazon Video.