Movies and TvShows featuring "iraq-war-veteran" theme.
An idealistic FBI agent named Kate Macer gets enlisted by a government task force led by Matt Graver and Alejandro Gillick to help combat the escalating drug trade between the US and Mexico. As she works with the task force, Kate begins to question their illegal and questionable methods. She soon discovers that their true objective is not to bring down a cartel lieutenant, but to disrupt the drug operations to draw out the elusive cartel drug lord. Kate finds herself caught in a dangerous situation as she becomes entangled in the dark and violent world of the drug war.
In "The Ice Road," a group of truck drivers must navigate across a frozen lake to deliver equipment and rescue trapped miners after a mine disaster. Along the way, they face various challenges including corporate corruption, treacherous conditions, and personal conflicts. As they race against time, the truck drivers must overcome obstacles to save the lives of the miners.
Ex-Marine Tim Kearney is offered a chance at freedom by impersonating the late drug lord Bobby Z in a hostage exchange. However, things don't go as planned when he gets double-crossed.
You're the Worst is a dark comedy TV show that follows the story of two self-destructive individuals, Jimmy and Gretchen, as they navigate their complicated relationships. Jimmy is a cynical British novelist living in Los Angeles, while Gretchen is a self-involved PR manager. Despite their flaws, they form a unique bond and explore the ups and downs of love, romance, and friendship.
Becky, a teenage girl who escaped a violent attack, finds herself defending against a domestic terrorist cell that killed her foster mother and kidnapped her dog. With her survival skills and determination, she seeks revenge and takes down the terrorist group.
When an Iraq War veteran receives a calling from a higher power, he embarks on a mission to stop a fallen angel from raising an army of the dead to take over the world.
After the death of their son, the Peterson family welcomes David, a soldier claiming to be their son's friend. However, a string of accidental deaths occur, all connected to David's presence.
A group of Iraq War veterans, known as the A-Team, are falsely accused of committing a crime. They must go on the run to clear their name and uncover the truth behind the conspiracy. With their unique skills and resourcefulness, they work together to outsmart their enemies and bring justice to those who framed them.
A Marine named Logan Thibault travels to Louisiana after serving three tours in Iraq. He believes that a woman he saw in a photograph saved his life during the war. Determined to find her, Logan embarks on a journey from Colorado to Louisiana with his dog Zeus by his side. When he finally meets the woman, Beth, there is immediate distrust. Beth runs a dog kennel and training business with her grandmother, Ellie. Logan's arrival also triggers jealousy and control from Beth's ex-husband, the town's Deputy Sheriff. As Logan tries to navigate these challenges, he forms a bond with Beth's son Ben and finds a sense of belonging.
Iraqi war veteran Tess prepares to strike back after a group of home invaders attack during her sister's bachelorette party. She discovers that they are hellbent on not leaving any witnesses behind. In a secluded farmhouse in the California hills, Tess and seven other women must fight back when masked intruders target both the house and its occupants. It's a courageous last stand as they safeguard their lives and endure the harrowing night.
In the midst of an unexpected invasion, a group of teenagers in a small town must band together and use their courage and resourcefulness to fight off the North Korean army.
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.
Jimmy Logan and his brother Clyde plan to rob the Charlotte Motor Speedway during a NASCAR race. They recruit a demolitions expert and put together a team of unlikely criminals. As they execute the heist, things go wrong and they must overcome obstacles to complete the job. The money is stolen and hidden, leading to an investigation by a determined FBI agent. In the end, the Logan brothers outsmart the authorities and enjoy the proceeds of their successful heist.
High-strung architect Peter Highman is flying home to LA for the birth of his first child. Due to some Apatow-esque farcical events involving aspiring actor Ethan Tremblay, Peter ends up being shot by an air marshal and put on a no-fly list. As luck would have it, Ethan offers Peter a ride to LA as he is traveling there too. The two men clash immediately, but they discover that Ethan has a second motive for his travels: to scatter his recently deceased father's ashes. As they journey together, their relationship is tested, but they eventually develop a bond. They face numerous obstacles and challenges along the way, but in the end, they make it to the hospital just in time for Peter's child's birth.
In Deliver Us from Evil, a police officer and a priest join forces to investigate a series of bizarre and terrifying cases involving possessions and exorcisms. As they delve deeper into the supernatural occurrences, they uncover a dark and malevolent force that threatens to destroy everything they hold dear.
The leader of a drug cartel busts out of a courthouse and speeds to the Mexican border, where the only thing in his path is a sheriff and his inexperienced staff. Sheriff Ray Owens (Arnold Schwarzenegger), resigned to a life of fighting minor crimes, must rally his team to stop the drug lord from escaping. With the help of unconventional allies and their own determination, they engage in a dangerous showdown to protect their town and apprehend the criminal. Will they be able to overcome the odds and successfully capture the drug lord before he reaches Mexico?
A Gulf war veteran named Jack Starks is wrongly sent to a mental institution for insane criminals. There, he becomes the object of a doctor's experiments that completely affect his life. Starks tries to piece together his memories and find out what happened to him on a specific date in the past. Along the way, he encounters a young woman named Jackie who believes his story. Together, they navigate through time and uncover the truth about Starks' past and his connection to Jackie's family.
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.
After returning from the Iraq War, a soldier grapples with the psychological and emotional toll of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). As he tries to readjust to civilian life, he faces challenges such as the government's Stop-Loss policy and the traumatic memories of war. With the support of his friends and family, he must confront his past and find a way to move forward.
In the neighborhood of Bushwick in Brooklyn, New York City, a former medical student named Lucy finds herself suddenly thrust into a war zone when her subway trip is interrupted by gunshots and a man on fire. As she tries to escape, Lucy encounters Stupe, a war veteran who reluctantly helps her navigate the chaos. Together, they must make their way through the danger-filled streets of Bushwick, facing armed intruders, explosions, and death at every turn. With the city on fire and the police force overwhelmed, Lucy and Stupe must rely on their wits and resourcefulness to survive against all odds.