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Army Brats is a 1984 Dutch comedy film directed by Ruud van Hemert. The film is a dark comedy, featuring guerrilla warfare between disturbed parents and their disruptive children. This only leads to chaos and mayhem. The film drew 1 million visitors, making it one of the most successful Dutch films ever. The film was selected as the Dutch entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 57th Academy Awards, but was not accepted as a nominee. A sequel, Mama is Boos!, was released in 1986.