Movies and TvShows featuring "wounded-soldier" theme.

In Platoon, Chris Taylor, a young American soldier, joins the infantry in Vietnam and is torn between two sergeants - one good and one evil. As he witnesses the brutality of war, he begins to question the mission and the nature of man in conflict.

China Beach is a drama series set in a military hospital during the Vietnam War. The show focuses on the lives of the medical officers, doctors, nurses, and other personnel working at the hospital and their experiences during the war.

Thirteen-year-old fledgling writer Briony Tallis accuses her older sister's lover, Robbie Turner, of a crime he didn't commit, leading to a chain of events that affects the lives of everyone involved. Years later, as she faces the end of her own life, Briony attempts to atone for her past mistakes.

In the desolate Iraq war zone in 2007, a marksman and his wounded spotter are trapped behind a crumbling stone wall. As they struggle to survive, they face a skilled sniper who taunts them and picks them off one by one.

During World War II, Operation Market Garden is launched by the Allies with the aim to gain control of key bridges in the Netherlands. However, due to overconfidence, arrogance, and incompetence, the mission ultimately ends in defeat and the loss of many lives, including the death of a paratrooper's son.

A squad of U.S. Marines must defend Los Angeles from an unknown enemy in a global invasion. As they become the last line of defense, they face intense gunfire and attacks from enemy soldiers. With the city under threat, the Marines are tasked with stopping the infestation of alien invaders and saving the remaining civilians. Through courageous acts of heroism and sacrifices, they fight to take back Los Angeles and protect their home.

Combat Hospital is a medical drama series that follows the lives of a group of doctors, nurses, and other medical professionals working in a military hospital in Kandahar, Afghanistan during the war. The series explores the challenges they face in providing medical care in a high-pressure, war-torn environment.

During the American Civil War, a wounded Union soldier seeks refuge at an all-girls school in Virginia. As the women provide him with shelter and care, tensions rise as they vie for his attention, leading to jealousy, betrayal, and ultimately, a dangerous situation.

A soldier, John, falls in love with Savannah, a college student, during his vacation. They continue their relationship through letters, but after the September 11 attacks, Savannah ends it with a Dear John letter. John re-enlists, but when his father falls ill, he returns home. He discovers that Savannah has married someone else but still loves him. After her husband's death, they reunite.

In Harm's Way follows the lives of several naval officers and crew members as they navigate the challenges and dangers of war at sea. With the backdrop of the Pearl Harbor attack and the subsequent battles, the film explores themes of sacrifice, redemption, and the complexity of human relationships in times of war.

Gods and Generals is a biographical war drama set in the American Civil War. It follows the rise and fall of various generals and soldiers during this tumultuous time in history. The story focuses on the Confederate Army and key figures such as Robert E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson. Through battles, sacrifices, and personal relationships, the film depicts the struggles and triumphs of those involved in the war.

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.

The story of three items left at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall: a pencil holder, a sheriff's badge, and an electric guitar. Each item connects the living with the dead and are left as either memorials or to heal the wounds of war.

Thank You for Your Service follows a group of U.S. soldiers returning from Iraq who struggle to integrate back into family and civilian life, while living with the memory of a war that threatens to destroy them long after they've left the battlefield.

MacArthur is a biographical drama film that tells the story of General Douglas MacArthur and his significant role during the Korean War. The movie showcases MacArthur's military career, his strategies and decision-making, and his relationships with other key figures during the time of war. It highlights his leadership qualities and the challenges he faced in a war-torn nation.

In the summer of 1944, a British soldier and a French resistance fighter form an unlikely alliance to navigate through the violence and brutality of war. As they face death, betrayal, and the horrors of battle, they must rely on each other to survive and complete their mission.

During World War II, a British officer is captured and sent to a Japanese prison camp in Java. He must navigate the brutal conditions and conflicting loyalties as he forms unlikely alliances and confronts the cruelty of his captors.

During the Bosnian war in 1993, a television reporter and a recruit find themselves stranded in a trench surrounded by unexploded bombs. As they wait for rescue, they engage in darkly comedic and surreal conversations, exploring the absurdity of war and the human condition.

War and Peace (1956) is an epic film adaptation of Leo Tolstoy's novel of the same name. The story follows the lives of several aristocratic families in Russia during the 1805 French invasion of Russia and the subsequent Napoleonic Wars. The movie explores themes of love, honor, and war as the characters navigate through dramatic events and personal struggles.

Based on actual accounts, this film portrays the days and hours before and during the invasion of the Falkland Islands by Argentina, which eventually lead to the Falklands War. As the Argentine forces land on the main island and make their way towards Government House, the handful of British defenders batten down the hatches and prepare to defend Governor Rex Hunt, his family, and their fellow islanders from the invaders.