Movies and TvShows featuring "refusing-to-obey-orders" theme.

During World War II, a Navy officer's mental stability is tested as he faces a court-martial for mutiny.

Two Irish hitmen, Ray and Ken, are sent to Bruges to lay low after a job gone wrong. Ray hates Bruges, while Ken is enchanted by it. As they wait for further instructions from their boss, Ray meets Chloe and is intrigued by her. However, their night takes a turn when Chloe's boyfriend appears, and Ray discovers he's been scammed. Meanwhile, Ken receives a call from their boss, who orders him to kill Ray. Ken is torn between loyalty to his friend and following his boss's orders. The events that follow lead to a dramatic and tragic end.

In World War I, after a failed attack on a German position, a general orders three soldiers to be court-martialed for cowardice. Their commanding officer must defend them in a trial where the outcome seems predetermined. As the trial progresses, the true nature of the military and the toll it takes on its soldiers is revealed.

Many Wars Ago is a gripping drama set during World War I that explores themes of fear, death, and the harsh realities of war. It follows the story of Italian soldiers facing the brutality and senselessness of the conflict, as well as their struggle to maintain their humanity in the face of overwhelming violence and loss.

In the year 2080s, a female cyborg assassin exacts revenge on those who betrayed her. As she navigates the dystopian world of New York City, she encounters a surprise ending that challenges her consciousness. With elements of cyberpunk and erotica, this low-budget sci-fi movie explores themes of power, betrayal, and revenge.

Hornblower: Mutiny (2001) is a movie set during the Napoleonic wars. The story follows a naval officer named Horatio Hornblower who faces mutiny and conspiracy within the Royal Navy. As he navigates the challenges, he must make moral choices and confront the traumas of war. The movie explores themes of military discipline, military justice, and the ambition of naval officers. It also features thrilling naval battles and showcases the struggles of life at sea. Will Hornblower be able to overcome the obstacles and uphold his duty?

Sir! No Sir! is a documentary about the anti-war movement within the ranks of the United States military during the Vietnam War. The film focuses on the movement that developed in opposition to the war, with soldiers organizing protests, demonstrations, and acts of resistance against the military and the war effort. It highlights the stories of soldiers who refused to fight, went AWOL, and spoke out against the war, as well as the efforts of activists and civilians who supported the movement. Through interviews, archival footage, and historical context, the film provides a comprehensive look at the anti-war movement and its impact on military culture and the broader society.

A sanitary battalion of Italian Army is sent to Sorman oasis in Lybia during the Africa campaign in 1940. Soon an Italian missionary, living nearby, succeed to transform the occupation by Italian Army in a kind of humanitarian mission. In fact all the battalion is involved to help the local population. The war anyway goes on with no regards to human feelings. The "glorious" Fascist campaign is going to became a fast retreat.

This short film realistically portrays the conflict Henry Hudson experienced when he went in search of an open water route to the Orient, and no one would follow him. What he discovered instead was an inland sea, a discovery that ended in tragedy.

Grüningers Fall is a biographical documentary movie based on the true story of Paul Grüninger, a Swiss police officer who defied orders and saved thousands of Jewish refugees during World War II. The film portrays Grüninger's struggle to protect and help those persecuted by the Nazi regime, showcasing his courage and morality in the face of extreme danger and societal pressure.