Movies and TvShows featuring "boot-camp" theme.
Motherland: Fort Salem is set in an alternative reality where witches are conscripted into the U.S. Army. It follows a group of young witches as they undergo intense training to become soldiers and protect their country from supernatural threats. The story takes place in the matriarchal society of Salem, Massachusetts, where the military uses witchcraft as a weapon against evil sorcerers. The series explores themes of prejudice, female empowerment, and the bonds of sisterhood.
Worst Cooks in America is a reality TV show where a group of unskilled home cooks compete in a culinary boot camp to improve their cooking skills. The contestants are given various cooking challenges and are mentored by professional chefs. Each week, one contestant is eliminated until one ultimately wins the cash prize.
Juan "Johnny" Rico, a high school student living in Buenos Aires, joins the Federation military in the hope of following his love, Carmen, into space. He has to undergo harsh training to become a soldier, harsher than he expected, but despite several setbacks and traumatic experiences, Johnny perseveres and finishes his training. However, a war is brewing on the outer planets with a strange alien enemy and Johnny is thrust into the conflict.
A group of new US Marine Corps recruits undergo brutal boot camp training and then engage in bloody street fighting in Hue, as a pragmatic Marine observes the dehumanizing effects of the Vietnam War on his comrades.
In a futuristic militaristic society, humans engage in a brutal war against giant alien bugs. Johnny, his girlfriend Carmen, and friend Carl enlist in the military, facing intense training and battles. After Earth is attacked by the bugs, Johnny rejoins the Infantry and becomes a leader. With the help of his squad, Johnny fights in an ill-fated invasion of the bug homeworld. Eventually, he joins the Roughnecks and leads a mission to destroy a brain bug. With their victory, Johnny, Carmen, and Carl become heroes and continue the war against the bugs.
In 1997 Rio de Janeiro, Captain Nascimento is tasked with finding a replacement while taking on drug dealers and criminals before the Pope's visit. As he navigates the corrupt police force and the dangerous slums of Rio de Janeiro, Nascimento must confront his own guilt and protect his family. Neto and Matias, two honest and disillusioned police officers, join Nascimento as he leads a mission to clean up the city. The operation becomes a test of strength and loyalty as they face violence, corruption, and the choice between justice and revenge.
In Heartbreak Ridge, a tough Marine Corps gunnery sergeant trains a ragtag group of recruits before leading them into combat. The movie explores themes of military life, patriotism, and the bonds formed between soldiers. It combines comedy, drama, and action to provide an entertaining and thought-provoking story.
During the Gulf War, a Marine sniper named Swoff struggles with boredom and isolation as he waits for combat. He deals with the challenges of making friends and living day to day, while also grappling with suspicions of his girlfriend's infidelity. As the Marines finally see action and confront the aftermath of U.S. bombings, Swofford and his roommate Troy are given a mission to take out high-ranking officers in Saddam's Republican Guard, only to have it interrupted by an air strike. They return home to celebrate victory, but Swofford must come to terms with the effects of war.
Take Down is a thrilling action-adventure movie about a group of wealthy teenagers who find themselves kidnapped and taken to a remote island. There, they are forced to undergo a rigorous boot camp and fight for their survival. As they struggle to navigate the challenges and dangers of the island, the teenagers must confront their privileged upbringing and discover their inner strength.
All Quiet on the Western Front follows the journey of a young German soldier as he experiences the brutality and disillusionment of war on the Western Front during World War I. The film explores themes of patriotism, friendship, and the traumatic effects of war.
Cherry follows the journey of a young man who enlists in the army as a medic, experiences the horrors of war in Iraq, and becomes addicted to drugs. He then turns to a life of crime, robbing banks to support his addiction and struggles with post-traumatic stress disorder.
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.
Megan Leavey is a marine who is paired with a bomb-sniffing dog named Rex while serving in Iraq. Together, they go on dangerous missions and form a strong bond. When Megan is injured in an explosion, she fights to be reunited with Rex and bring him back home.
Louis Theroux goes inside one of America's largest jails to uncover the harsh realities of life behind bars. He meets inmates, explores the institution's inner workings, and exposes the challenges faced by both prisoners and staff members. With a focus on the Miami jail system, this gripping documentary sheds light on the difficulties and dangers within the prison system.
After returning from his military service in Afghanistan, a marine suffering from PTSD finds himself in an alternate reality where he must search for his kidnapped son in a post-apocalyptic world.
After her husband dies of a heart attack during sex, a woman enlists in the U.S. Army. She goes through basic training and faces challenges in a male-dominated environment. Along the way, she discovers her own strength and independence.
Beverly Ross, the switchboard operator at a local radio station, jumps at the chance to be the DJ for an early morning show before the soldiers at a nearby army camp assemble for reveille. Beverly, with her modern music, camp bulletins and chatter, is a hit with the soldiers. Beverly's younger brother and his two buddies are soldiers at the camp. The buddies vie for Beverly's attentions.
A young man navigates his way through basic training and his first experiences with love and sexuality in Biloxi, Mississippi during World War II.