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 the TV mini-series Moby Dick, a vengeful captain sets out on a perilous journey to hunt down the legendary white whale that took his leg. Along the way, he faces death, shipwreck, and the ultimate showdown with the fearsome creature. Based on the iconic novel by Herman Melville, this epic tale of obsession, survival, and the destructive power of revenge is brought to life in stunning detail.

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.

In Taps, a group of students at a military academy face the tragic ending of their school due to a hostile takeover by an adult. The students take matters into their own hands and engage in a last stand against the adults. The movie explores themes of loyalty, sacrifice, and the consequences of violence.

Ned Kelly (2003) is a riveting crime drama that follows the true story of Ned Kelly, a notorious Australian outlaw who led a resistance against the law enforcement in the late 19th century. The movie explores Kelly's life of lawlessness, his struggles with the police, and his ultimate capture and arrest.

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 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 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.

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.

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 1883, a British general leads an invading army to Khartoum, Sudan, facing resistance from the Sudanese forces. The film depicts the epic battle and the last stand of the British forces.

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.

In 480 B.C., the Persian Empire seeks to take control of Greece. King Leonidas and his 300 Spartan warriors stand against the overwhelming Persian army in a last stand for freedom and honor.

A group of friends set off into the Scottish Highlands in search of a long lost cabin. Once far from civilization, an unforeseen tragedy befalls the group and one bad decision leads to suspicion, betrayal and murder.

Samson and Delilah is a TV mini-series that tells the story of the tragic romance between the strongman Samson and the seductive Delilah. Set in ancient times, the series follows their epic love affair and the ultimate betrayal that leads to the downfall of the hero. With elements of adventure, drama, history, and romance, Samson and Delilah is a gripping tale of love, power, and betrayal.

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 ancient China, a group of warriors known as the Seven Swords come together to protect their country from an evil force. With their skills in sword-fighting and martial arts, they embark on a dangerous journey filled with battles, betrayals, and epic showdowns.

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...

In this made-for-TV movie, Dr. David Banner meets a former student who has developed a formula that can temporarily cure the Hulk's transformations. But when a terrorist organization kidnaps the student, the Hulk must rescue him and confront the organization's leader, a villain with his own superhuman abilities.