Movies and TvShows featuring "last-stand" theme.

In April 1945, a battle-hardened tank commander and his crew fight their way across Germany during the final push into Nazi territory. As they face the realities of war, including the atrocities committed by the Nazis and the loss of their comrades, their bond grows stronger and they become forces to be reckoned with. With their tank, Fury, they must hold a vital crossroads and face overwhelming odds as they make a last stand against the enemy. In the end, their actions are deemed heroic and their sacrifice is not in vain.

Eleven years after the events in Burma, Vietnam War veteran John Rambo lives in Bowie, Arizona, on his deceased father's horse ranch. Rambo breeds and trains horses, leading a peaceful life. When Gabriela, a young girl he cares about, goes to Mexico to meet her biological father and is kidnapped by a Mexican cartel, Rambo must travel to Mexico to rescue her. Along the way, he becomes entangled with a journalist named Carmen who is seeking revenge for her sister's murder. Rambo unleashes his brutal combat skills, taking on the cartel and exacting his vengeance. In the end, Rambo sits on the porch of his father's house, vowing to keep fighting and preserving the memories of his loved ones.

In Romeo Must Die, a hip-hop-inspired action film, a daughter seeks revenge for her father's murder amidst a war between African-American and Chinese crime gangs. Fueled by martial arts and stylized violence, she teams up with a former football star to take down the culprits.

In the near future, an engineer and a special ops unit uncover a deadly threat in a war-ravaged European city. As they fight against supernatural beings with the ability to turn invisible, the team must find a way to stop them before they cause mass destruction.

In 1890s Wyoming, Butch Cassidy and The Sundance Kid lead a band of outlaws. When a train robbery goes wrong, they find themselves on the run with a posse hard on their heels. After considering their options, they escape to South America. Wyoming, c. 1900s. Butch Cassidy (Paul Newman) and the Sundance Kid (Robert Redford), the leaders of the famous Hole in the Wall Gang, are planning another bank robbery. As they return to their hideout in Hole-in-the-Wall, they find out that the gang has selected a new leader, Harvey Logan. He challenges Butch to a knife fight, which Butch wins, using a ruse. Logan had the idea to rob the Union Pacific Flyer train instead of banks. He wanted to rob it twice, the idea being that the return would be considered safe and therefore more money might be involved. Butch takes this idea as his own. The first robbery goes very well and the Marshal of the next town can't manage to raise a posse. Butch and Sundance listen to his attempts, enjoying themselves. Sundance's lover, Etta Place (Katherine Ross), is introduced. But obviously both men vie for her attention as she also goes bike-riding with Butch, a dialogue-free part of the film, accompanied by 'Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head'. The second robbery goes wrong. Not only does Butch use too much dynamite to blow the safe, but also a second train arrives, which is carrying a posse of six heavily armed men on horseback that has been specially outfitted to hunt down Butch and Sundance. The gang flees, but the entire posse follows Butch and Sundance...

Set in the 1890s, Kesari is a historical drama based on a true story. The film follows the journey of a Sikh soldier who fights against a large number of Afghan invaders, displaying immense bravery and patriotism. With all odds against him, the soldier becomes a one-man army, making a last stand against the enemy.

In Cape Town, South Africa, a young CIA agent is tasked with looking after a fugitive in a safe house. But when the safe house is attacked, he finds himself on the run with his charge. Together, they must navigate a dangerous landscape while being pursued by mercenaries and corrupt officials. As they unravel the secrets contained in a stolen data storage device, they discover a web of betrayal and deception that reaches the highest levels of intelligence agencies. Their fight for survival becomes a battle to expose the truth and bring justice to those involved.

In 922 A.D., Ahmed Ibn Fahdlan, falls in love with the wrong woman and is sent on a diplomatic mission to a Viking land. He becomes unwittingly embroiled in a quest to banish a mysterious threat. Alongside a group of Vikings, Ahmed must face the ancient evil known as the Wendol and save the kingdom of Venden.

In 1926 China, sailor Jake Holman is assigned to the USS San Pablo, a gunboat patrolling the Yangtze River. As tensions rise between the Chinese nationalists and warlords, Holman and his crew find themselves caught in the middle of the conflict. They must navigate treacherous waters, face hostile locals, and protect the gunboat at all costs. Along the way, Holman forms a bond with a Chinese woman and a group of missionaries, leading to a clash of cultures and a tragic ending.

In the fight for Texas independence, a small group of men defend the Alamo against a Mexican army. Their heroic last stand becomes a symbol of bravery and sacrifice.

In ancient Rome, Spartacus, a former Thracian gladiator, is enslaved and forced to fight in the arena. However, he leads a revolt along with other gladiators, aiming to overthrow the Roman Republic. The show follows the rise and fall of Spartacus and his efforts to liberate himself and others from slavery.

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.

During the Vietnam War, a group of Australian soldiers face overwhelming odds as they defend their position against an enemy force in the Battle of Long Tan.

During the Crimean War, a British cavalry unit is ordered to charge the enemy forces in a suicidal mission. The soldiers face numerous challenges and suffer heavy losses.

During the Korean War, a group of student soldiers from South Korea find themselves trapped behind enemy lines, facing imminent danger and death. They must band together and fight to survive as they make a last stand against the North Korean forces.

In the final days of World War II, Adolf Hitler and his closest allies are trapped in an underground bunker in Berlin. As the situation worsens and defeat becomes imminent, tensions rise among the occupants. The film explores the psychological state of Hitler and the other high-ranking Nazi officers as they face their imminent downfall.

In a future where a devastating war has left the planet in ruins, a group of soldiers stationed on a remote planet must battle against deadly androids known as 'screamers.' As the soldiers try to survive and find a way off the planet, they encounter various challenges and face the ultimate fight for their lives.

The Blue and the Gray is a miniseries that depicts the events of the American Civil War, focusing on the experiences of various characters from both the Union and Confederate sides. With themes of bravery, sacrifice, and the devastating impact of war, this series delves into the personal lives and relationships affected by the conflict.

Viva Zapata! is a biographical drama set in the early 20th century, following the life of Emiliano Zapata, a Mexican peasant who becomes a revolutionary leader in the fight against the oppressive dictatorship. The film explores Zapata's rise as a freedom fighter, his struggles and sacrifices, and his ultimate assassination. It portrays his commitment to social justice and his fight for the rights of the peasants, capturing the spirit and importance of the Mexican Revolution.

Three women, led by an African-American female gunfighter, find their lives intertwined as they get caught up in a dangerous game of deception and betrayal. With a nonlinear timeline and a rich villain as the protagonist, the women must navigate through shootouts, gunfights, and suspense to survive.