Movies and TvShows featuring "mess-hall" theme.

An Officer and a Gentleman is a movie set in the 1980s that follows the story of a young man who dreams of becoming a pilot in the US Navy. He faces various challenges and obstacles, including a tough drill sergeant and his own troubled background. Along the way, he falls in love with a local girl and learns important lessons about discipline, dedication, and finding true love.

Aftershock is a drama film that revolves around the year 2008, when a massive earthquake hits the city of Tangshan in Hebei Province, China. The film follows the story of a group of strangers who are forced to come together and face the aftermath of the disaster. It explores themes of loss, survival, and the indomitable spirit of the human beings. As they navigate through the wreckage, they encounter various challenges and make difficult decisions. The film also delves into the personal lives of the characters, including their relationships, hopes, and dreams. Aftershock is a poignant tale of resilience, sacrifice, and the power of human connection.

The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner is a drama film that follows a young working-class rebel named Colin Smith, who is sent to a reform school after committing a burglary. He discovers a talent for long-distance running and finds solace and freedom through the sport. However, he faces a moral dilemma when he is offered a chance for redemption by his school's governor.

In order to save money on train fare, a woman pretends to be a child and ends up in a series of comedic situations.

Set in an African military outpost, Guns at Batasi is a drama that takes place during a time of political unrest. The story follows a group of British soldiers as they navigate loyalty, honor, and colonialism in a challenging and dangerous environment.

The Way to the Stars follows the lives and loves of Royal Air Force pilots stationed at a base in Yorkshire during World War II. It explores their relationships, friendships, and the challenges they face as they fight in the war.

Convicts 4 is a 1962 biographical drama film based on the autobiography written by John Resko, a New York City artist who was imprisoned for armed robbery. The film follows Resko's experiences in Sing Sing prison, including his interactions with fellow inmates, prison guards, and his struggle to maintain his sanity.

In Great Guns, Laurel and Hardy are mistakenly enlisted in the US Army and create chaos at a military camp. They accidentally swallow a key that unlocks top-secret plans and must retrieve it before it falls into the wrong hands.

In Carnosaur 2, a team of scientists and military personnel are sent to a small town that has been infiltrated by a pack of genetically-engineered dinosaurs. As the creatures begin to attack and kill the town's residents, the team must find a way to stop them before they cause even more destruction. With time running out and the body count rising, the team faces numerous obstacles and challenges as they try to contain the situation and save the town.

In Riot (1969), a prison riot breaks out in Arizona, fueled by a corrupt warden and volatile inmates. Loyalty, friendship, and solidarity are tested as violence escalates. A reporter gets caught in the middle, witnessing the chaos and uncovering the truth behind the prison gates. As tensions rise and lives hang in the balance, the riot becomes a battle for survival and justice.

20,000 Years in Sing Sing is a riveting crime drama that takes place in the notorious Sing Sing prison. The story follows Tommy Connors, a hardened criminal who finds himself on death row. As his execution looms, Connors must navigate the treacherous prison environment while also fighting for his life. With its intense portrayal of life behind bars, this film explores themes of redemption, survival, and the human spirit.

In this pre-code crime film, a man is wrongly accused of manslaughter and sent to prison. While in prison, he experiences love, betrayal, and tries to prove his innocence.

The crew of a U.S. Navy ship in World War II goes into battle against the Japanese fleet.

The Strange One (1957) follows the protagonist as he navigates through power dynamics, hazing rituals, and abuse at a military school in the American South. It explores themes of sadism, fear, and the complexities of relationships, including a male-male relationship. The story unfolds through the perspective of a sociopathic villain, shedding light on the dark side of human nature. Based on the novel of the same name.

Members of the New York state militia enjoy some relaxing time during a meal break.

Stan Laurel as a harness racing jockey who must win a big race.

Three young women arrive at the Women's Army Corps facility in Fort Des Moines for varied reasons and with different goals. Mary Savage is a war widow who wants to become an officer, farm girl Stormy Hart wants to become involved in motor transport, and Lorna Travis seeks to win the approval of her father, a major general, who has very chauvinist views on the role of women in the military. Intensive training and guidance prepares the three to make a contribution to the success of the upcoming war games conducted by General Travis and validate the value of the WACS to the war effort.

Service with the Colors is a 1940 American short drama film directed by B. Reeves Eason. This drama is "dedicated to the soldiers of the United States Army." Men with diverse backgrounds enlist in the army and are all assigned to the same post. Some adapt easily to army life, while others have trouble making the adjustment. It was nominated for an Academy Award at the 13th Academy Awards for Best Short Subject (Two-Reel).

Porky introduces a newsreel of wartime spot gags, including a spoof of the RKO Pictures logo, and caricatures of Jack Benny and Rochester.

Random gags around military life, set on an army base. A bugler uses a jukebox to play reveille. In formation, one private has a great deal of trouble remembering what comes after "3"; after he gets it, he decides not to go for the $32 question. In the mess hall, the machine gunners machine gun their food while the bombers catch falling biscuits. The infantry marches for miles - past a "next time, take the train" billboard.