Southern Comfort 1981
“It's the land of hospitality... unless you don't belong there.”
What is Southern Comfort?
Southern Comfort is a film first released in 1981. Catalogued under Thriller, War.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1981
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 106 minutes
- Release date
- Sep 24, 1981
- Studios
- Cinema Group Ventures, Phoenix (II), 20th Century Fox
- Genres
- Thriller, War
- Updated
Trailer
Overview
Southern Comfort is a film first released in 1981. Catalogued under Thriller, War. Produced and broadcast by Cinema Group Ventures, Phoenix (II), 20th Century Fox. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A National Guard squad's weekend drill turns deadly when they provoke Cajun hunters in the Louisiana bayou.”
- Intense atmospheric tension
- Gripping portrayal of a squad under pressure
- Evocative bayou setting
- Violent confrontations may be unsettling
- Limited ammunition adds relentless desperation
Watch it if you appreciate tense, character-driven survival stories set against a stark natural backdrop.
The film contains graphic violence and a bleak war-like atmosphere, making it unsuitable for younger viewers.
Ask the Vault
Ask anything about Southern Comfort — answers are spoiler-safe.
Your verdict
Is Southern Comfort worth watching?
Cast
Frequently asked questions
When is the film set?
The story takes place in 1973 during a weekend National Guard exercise in the Louisiana bayou.
What unit does the main group belong to?
They are a nine-person squad from a Louisiana Army National Guard infantry unit.
Why do the guards become hunted?
They anger local Cajun residents by stealing their canoes, prompting a deadly pursuit.
What genre does the film belong to?
It is classified as a thriller and war film.
How long is the runtime?
The film runs approximately 1 hour and 46 minutes.
Explore Southern Comfort
Where to watch Similar movies More from Cinema Group VenturesMore from Phoenix (II)
What viewers say
No comments yet. Be the first to share your take on Southern Comfort.