Oliver Stone’s searing Vietnam War drama, drawn from his own experience, was filmed in the Philippines, whose jungles stood in for the battlefields of Vietnam.
Where was Platoon filmed?
Platoon was filmed in the Philippines.
Every Platoon location, explained
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The jungle – Luzon
The Vietnam battlefields used the jungles of Luzon, Philippines.
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The villages – the Philippines
The village scenes used communities across the Philippines.
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The country – the Philippines
Further scenes used the landscapes of the Philippines.
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A soldier’s war
The story follows a young soldier in Vietnam.
Planning a visit
The Philippines – the film’s real setting – offers lush, accessible landscapes.
Platoon Fun Facts
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Vietnam filmed in the Philippines The Vietnam War film was made in the Philippines.
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An Oliver Stone film The director drew on his own war experience.
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A Best Picture winner The film won the Academy Award for Best Picture.
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A young cast Charlie Sheen and Willem Dafoe starred.
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A war landmark The film is regarded as a defining Vietnam movie.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where was Platoon filmed?
In the Philippines.
Is it set in the Philippines?
No – it’s set in Vietnam, filmed in the Philippines.
Can you visit the locations?
Yes – the Philippines is accessible.
Who directed it?
Oliver Stone.
When was it released?
1986.
