Movies and TvShows featuring "absent-without-leave" theme.
In 'Stripes,' a group of misfits join the army and undergo basic training during the Cold War. The film follows their hilarious and irreverent journey as they navigate the challenges of military life and embark on a rescue mission to Czechoslovakia. With satire, friendship, and a touch of romance, 'Stripes' is a comedic military adventure.
Cadet Kelly is a comedy-drama TV movie from 2002 about a teenager named Kelly Collins who is forced to enroll in a military academy when her new stepfather becomes the school's commanding officer. Kelly goes through a fish-out-of-water experience as she tries to fit in with her fellow cadets and navigate the strict rules and traditions of the academy. Along the way, she forms a rivalry with a popular cadet named Jennifer and finds herself in various comedic and dramatic situations. The movie explores themes of coming-of-age, family relationships, and the challenges of balancing personal identity with the expectations of others.
Why Do Fools Fall In Love tells the story of three women who claim to be the widow of a famous singer and fight for his estate. The film explores themes of desire, jealousy, and the dark side of show business in 1950s New York.
During World War II, a team of Royal Marines called 'The Cockleshell Heroes' are sent on a mission to destroy German ships using limpet mines. They face numerous challenges and risks as they navigate enemy territory and rivers to complete their mission.
Blue State is a comedy-drama movie that follows a graphic designer who makes a bold promise to move to Canada if his candidate loses the presidential election. After his candidate loses, he embarks on a road trip with a female soldier he met online to fulfill his promise. Along the way, they face various challenges and discover more about themselves and each other.
AWOL follows a young woman who falls in love with a mysterious older woman and decides to leave her small town life behind in rural Pennsylvania to join the army. As their relationship deepens, she finds herself torn between her love for the woman and her duty as a soldier. The choices she makes will have lasting consequences for her and those around her.
A young German soldier deserts the military and returns home, where he engages in aimless activities like skateboarding and swimming. He forms a relationship with an older woman and struggles with drug abuse. The film explores themes of aimlessness, relationships, and the consequences of desertion.
Kroll (1991) follows the story of a young soldier who goes AWOL and stumbles upon a secret military base. As he explores the base, he uncovers shocking secrets and becomes embroiled in a dangerous conspiracy. With his life on the line, he must find a way to expose the truth and survive.
During the Vietnam War, a journalist is mistakenly sent to a remote Arctic region known as Guyana Death Valley. He uncovers a hidden secret while dealing with boredom, isolation, and the absurdity of war.
In 'The Old Army Game,' Donald Duck mistakenly joins the army and finds himself in various comedic situations. He tries to hide, but guilt leads him back. Hilarity ensues as he interacts with other military characters and attempts to navigate army life. This war propaganda film provides humor and entertainment while promoting patriotism.
Near the end of the war in Germany, GI Steve Boland, a self-described "sharp-operator", meets a German girl, Ilsa, and they fall in love. Ilsa's brother Karl, whom she has not seen in three years, and his fellow Nazi Ludwig visit Ilsa. Karl proudly informs her that he and Ludwig are "Werewolves", a group of Nazi assassins parachuted behind Allied lines for the purpose of killing Allied High Command officers. She and Steve go to Army Intelligence with their information, where Steve is immediately arrested for being A.W.O.L. Captain Melton of Army G-2 intervenes on Steve's behalf, as G-2 has had a suspicion about the existence of the "Werewolves" but no concrete info before now.
"A", a member of a student protest organization, becomes disenchanted by his group's inability to effect real change. Emboldened to pursue more radical methods by the older, experienced leftist organizer Despard, "A" unwittingly becomes party to a labor strike that turns violent. Ultimately held responsible by the authorities for the fracas, "A" allies himself with terrorist Leonard, who intends to avenge those jailed in the protest.
Based on a true story, Two Men Went To War follows two British soldiers, a sergeant and a dentist, who embark on their own commando raid in Nazi-occupied France during World War Two. With the English Channel as their backdrop, they face numerous challenges and build a unique father-figure bond.
Sir! No Sir! is a documentary about the anti-war movement within the ranks of the United States military during the Vietnam War. The film focuses on the movement that developed in opposition to the war, with soldiers organizing protests, demonstrations, and acts of resistance against the military and the war effort. It highlights the stories of soldiers who refused to fight, went AWOL, and spoke out against the war, as well as the efforts of activists and civilians who supported the movement. Through interviews, archival footage, and historical context, the film provides a comprehensive look at the anti-war movement and its impact on military culture and the broader society.
In 1942 Wellington, Daisy Edwards, 16 and pregnant, relies totally on her just-wed husband, Ed, who is little older than she. Ed is suddenly drafted into the army and is to be sent overseas to battle while Daisy is sent to her father in Auckland. When Ed's leave is cancelled at the last minute he takes the dangerous decision to go absent without leave to be with Daisy on her journey home. As a deserter, Ed is hunted, captured and imprisoned. Life inside is bad enought without the worry of what is going on outside. The film is based upon a true story.
Three young Navy officers hit Sydney for one last night on land before being shipped over to the Gulf to fight. Sam has been mistreated at sea and is going AWOL, Dean has a fiancé and the future in-laws to meet, and Harry just loves playing cards. Throughout the night the boys lose each other, find themselves, and along the way discover courage, friendship and redemption.
During World War II, a Canadian soldier returns to London to search for his wife, who he believes is missing. Along the way, he encounters various obstacles and dangerous situations.
In Sweden, young US soldier, Willy, goes a.w.o.l and teams up with other deserters in Stockholm. There, he meets leftist radical beauty, Inga, who tries to seduce him into joining her extremist group's cause.
The Ritchie Boys is a documentary film that tells the story of a group of young German Jewish refugees who escaped Nazi Germany and were trained as intelligence operatives in the United States during World War II. They were instrumental in the Allied victory, using their language skills and unique perspectives to gather crucial intelligence.
In Australia, four teenagers in a Sydney theater are astounded to hear the news that a nuclear war has broken out in Eastern Europe. They try to figure out the best way they can survive the coming conflagration.