Movies and TvShows featuring "homecoming-soldier" theme.
Wings is a 1927 romantic drama film set during World War I. It tells the story of two young men, Jack and David, who enlist in the air force and become fighter pilots. The film explores their friendship, as well as their experiences in battle and their romantic relationships.
In a small steel mill town in Pennsylvania, the lives of several friends are impacted and disrupted by the Vietnam War. They prepare for military service and experience the challenges of the war. The story follows their relationships, weddings, hunting trips, and the brutal realities of war. It delves into themes of friendship, love, grief, and the psychological toll of war, creating a gripping and emotional narrative.
A writer and war veteran, who is also an alcoholic, returns to his small Indiana hometown. He gets caught in a scandalous affair and must confront his troubled past.
Set in post-World War II Germany, 'The Marriage of Maria Braun' follows the story of Maria Braun, a strong-willed German woman who navigates through the challenges of the black market, an interracial relationship, and her own personal ambition. As she builds a new life for herself amidst the rubble of war, Maria's journey is marked by infidelity, political turmoil, and the pursuit of success in a male-dominated society.
The Best Years of Our Lives follows three veterans of World War II as they struggle to readjust to civilian life after the war. The film explores the challenges they face, such as finding employment, dealing with physical and emotional scars, and reconnecting with their families. It portrays their experiences with honesty and compassion, highlighting the sacrifices and resilience of war veterans.
Ron Kovic, a young and patriotic boy, enlists in the Marine Corps and goes on to serve in the Vietnam War. After a series of traumatic experiences, including the accidental shooting of a fellow Marine and becoming paralyzed, Ron becomes disillusioned with the war and his country. He returns home to a society that has forgotten about its Vietnam veterans and becomes an anti-war and pro-human rights political activist.
The Roaring Twenties is a movie that takes place during the 1920s and follows the rise and fall of Jay Gatsby, a bootlegger involved in organized crime. The story focuses on his love triangle, his conflicts with rival gangsters, and his struggle to maintain his empire in the face of changing times and circumstances. As the Great Depression hits and the end of Prohibition looms, Gatsby finds himself caught in a web of betrayal, violence, and unrequited love.
After waking up with amnesia in a hospital, a former US Marine tries to piece together his identity. As he investigates, he discovers a web of deception, murder, and double-crossing. With the help of a nightclub singer, he unravels the truth and faces his traumatic past.
Documentary/training film depicting the duties of a pilot in the Pacific Theatre of the Second World War as he flies reconnaissance missions over enemy-held islands.
Hail the Conquering Hero is a satire comedy set during World War II. The story follows a young man named Woodrow Truesmith who is discharged from the Marines due to hay fever. Ashamed to return home, he is mistaken for a war hero and celebrated as a conquering hero by his hometown. Woodrow struggles with the lies and deception but eventually reveals the truth and restores his honor.
A Danish soldier is accused of killing civilians during the war in Afghanistan and stands trial for his actions.
During World War II, a courageous soldier finds himself stranded in the desert of Libya after a devastating battle. With limited supplies and dire straits, he must fight to stay alive and make his way back to safety.
Till the End of Time is a drama/romance film set in post-World War II America. It follows the story of a war veteran who battles with PTSD and tries to adjust to civilian life while dealing with a domineering mother. The film explores themes of reprisal, retribution, and the challenges faced by veterans returning from war.
A Marine is blinded during the Guadalcanal campaign and must adapt to his new life. With the help of his devoted nurse, he learns to overcome his self-pity and bitterness.
Teresa is a young girl living in Italy during World War Two. She experiences the struggles of war and the challenges of being in a binational couple. Her psychic abilities add an interesting dynamic to her story. Teresa's discontent with her life and her complicated relationship with a US soldier make for an emotional journey. The movie explores themes of love, family conflict, and immigration.
A Korean war vet and his bride face subtle and sometimes extreme racism when they return to his home in rural California.
A shipping clerk and aspiring songwriter falls in love with a classical musician while navigating the challenges of Brooklyn in the post-war era.
Arsenal is a silent film that tells the story of the events during the Russian Revolution and the aftermath of World War I. It follows a group of Ukrainian soldiers who revolt against the Russian Army and fight for Ukrainian independence. The film explores themes of war, revolution, and the hardships faced by soldiers returning home.
Two-part historic drama about a difficult love affair between a German woman and an American soldier during the Berlin Airlift. After her husband Axel is declared dead, Luise Kielberg must survive as a single mother of a 12-year-old boy in post-war Berlin. At the beginning of the Soviet Blockade in 1948, she waitresses at the Tempelhof Airport and gets to know General William Turner, one of the most influential aides of General Clay to organize the American airlifts. Luise becomes his personal secretary and falls in love with him, but suddenly Axel returns.
West of Broadway is a pre-code drama and romance movie set in the modern west, following the story of a war veteran who goes to a ranch and falls in love with a gold-digger. The movie explores themes of reconciliation, misunderstanding, and mental health.