Movies and TvShows featuring "iraq-war-veteran" theme.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Kill Point is a TV show about a group of bank robbers who end up in a hostage situation in Pittsburgh. The robbers, led by an Iraq War veteran, must outsmart the police and navigate their way through the tense standoff. The show explores themes of loyalty, desperation, and the effects of war.
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.
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.
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.
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.
After her sister is murdered in a car explosion, a tough female sheriff returns to her small southern town to investigate the murder. She uncovers a web of corruption, political conspiracy, and criminal activity as she seeks justice for her sister.
Serenity follows the story of a fishing boat captain named Baker Dill, whose quiet life on a secluded island is disrupted when his ex-wife Karen reappears and asks him to kill her abusive husband. As Baker navigates this dangerous plot, he begins to question his reality and the lines between fantasy and reality blur. With a captivating storyline, the movie explores themes of obsession, deception, and the lengths one would go to for love and justice.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.