Movies and TvShows featuring "naval-destroyer" theme.

In 2005, scientists discover a planet capable of supporting life, but receive no reply when they send a signal. Undisciplined slacker Alex Hopper is forced to join the Navy by his naval officer brother Stone. Hopper falls in love with Admiral Shane's daughter and wants to marry her, but is afraid to ask her father's permission. Alien ships arrive near Hawaii, trapping all ships in the area. Hopper is left in command of the USS John Paul Jones and teams up with Captain Nagata to track the aliens using wave-detection buoys. They discover the aliens are sensitive to sunlight and manage to destroy several alien ships. Meanwhile, a group of aliens attack the NASA communications array to signal their home planet for invasion. Samantha, Mick, and a NASA scientist manage to warn Hopper of the threat. With the USS John Paul Jones destroyed, the surviving crew boards the USS Missouri battleship to stop the aliens. With the help of the elderly Navy veterans, they succeed in destroying the remaining alien ship and the communications array, ending the invasion threat. Hopper and Admiral Shane discuss their 'Terms of Surrender' over a meal.

In Nazi-occupied Belgium during World War II, a group of Belgian resistance fighters are tasked with stealing a German submarine carrying a valuable cargo of uranium. They face numerous challenges and obstacles along the way, including treacherous enemy soldiers, claustrophobic settings inside the submarine, and their own personal demons. With their lives hanging in the balance, they must complete their mission and return home safely.

Mister Roberts follows the story of a young Navy lieutenant serving on a naval destroyer during World War II. Despite the hardships and chaotic environment, he manages to find humor and camaraderie among the crew. The plot revolves around his struggles with a tyrannical captain, his desire to see combat, and his efforts to improve the living conditions and morale of the crew.

PT 109 is a war drama movie that tells the gripping true story of Lieutenant John F. Kennedy and his crew as they navigate through the treacherous waters of the South Pacific during World War II. When their PT boat is rammed by a Japanese destroyer, Kennedy must lead his men to safety, facing enemy fire, harsh conditions, and his own injured state. With limited supplies and no communication, they must rely on each other's courage and resilience to survive. This film showcases Kennedy's leadership and determination, foreshadowing his future role as the President of the United States.

Based on a novel, Morituri follows the story of a disgraced officer forced to impersonate an SS officer and embark on a dangerous mission. He must join a German cargo ship, navigate sabotage attempts, and disarm Nazi saboteurs to ultimately complete the secret mission.