Stop-Loss
Stop-Losshttps://notnya.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/iAapTvjnr2Xkos0ev4Mf.jpg
6.3
Your Vote:
Voting: 6.3 /10 (3)
6.4 IMDB Rating 6,392 Views

Stop-Loss

A veteran soldier returns from his completed tour of duty in Iraq, only to find his life turned upside down when he is arbitrarily ordered to return to field duty by the Army.

Details

Stop-Loss (2008) is a gripping and emotional drama that follows the story of a decorated veteran soldier, Sergeant Brandon King, who returns from his tour of duty in Iraq. However, his life takes an unexpected turn when he receives a harsh order from the Army - he is to be stop-lossed, meaning he must return to active duty indefinitely.

Facing the reality of being sent back into the danger and chaos of war, Sergeant King becomes desperate to escape this involuntary call to duty. As he struggles to cope with his situation, he embarks on a challenging journey with his childhood friend, Michelle, and recruits her help to evade the military's grasp.

This thought-provoking film delves into the complex emotions and personal conflicts experienced by soldiers upon returning from war, shedding light on the undeniable impact it has on their mental well-being and sense of identity. Through powerful performances by the talented cast, including Ryan Phillippe and Channing Tatum, Stop-Loss offers a raw and realistic portrayal of the toll war takes on its participants.

Directed by Kimberly Peirce, known for her critically acclaimed film Boys Don't Cry, Stop-Loss is not only a tense thriller, but also a powerful commentary on the moral ambiguity and personal sacrifices of war. With its compelling narrative and intense performances, this film is a must-watch for anyone seeking a thought-provoking exploration of the psychological consequences of military service.

Also Known As:

Stop-Loss

Release Date:

28 Mar 2008

Writers:

Mark Richard, Kimberly Peirce

Awards:

2 wins & 5 nominations

People also search for

The Uprising 2026

Based on the true story of the uprising that inspired the legend of Robin Hood, Andrew Garfield stars as the leader of a rebellion against the tyranny of King Richard II in a fight for justice.

Category: Action, Drama, History, War

Stars: Andrew Garfield, Jamie Bell, Stephen Dillane

6.3 IMDB Rating 1,774 Views
Black Robe 1991

In the 17th century, a Jesuit missionary nicknamed Black Robe by the natives and his small party of companions try reaching the Huron tribe in Canada all while facing mistrust, Iroquois warring parties and harsh winter conditions.

Category: Adventure, Drama, War

Stars: Lothaire Bluteau, Aden Young, Sandrine Holt

7.1 IMDB Rating 140 Views
Warfare 2025

A platoon of Navy SEALs embark on a dangerous mission in Ramadi, Iraq, with the chaos and brotherhood of war retold through their memories of the event.

Category: Action, Drama, War

Stars: D'Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai, Will Poulter, Cosmo Jarvis

7.1 IMDB Rating 8,674 Views
Pressure 2026

In the tense 72 hours before D-Day, General Dwight D. Eisenhower and Captain James Stagg face an impossible choice--launch the most dangerous seaborne invasion in history or risk losing the war altogether.

Category: Drama, History, War

Stars: Andrew Scott, Brendan Fraser, Kerry Condon

7.3 IMDB Rating 3,803 Views
The Great Dictator 1941

Dictator Adenoid Hynkel tries to expand his empire while a poor Jewish barber tries to avoid persecution from Hynkel's regime.

Category: Comedy, Drama, War

Stars: Charles Chaplin, Paulette Goddard, Jack Oakie

8.4 IMDB Rating 6,349 Views
The English Patient 1996

At the close of World War II, a young nurse tends to a badly burned plane crash victim. His past is shown in flashbacks, revealing an involvement in a fateful love affair.

Category: Drama, Romantic, Romantic, War

Stars: Ralph Fiennes, Juliette Binoche, Willem Dafoe

7.4 IMDB Rating 6,179 Views
A Very Long Engagement 2005

Tells the story of a young woman's relentless search for her fiancé, who has disappeared from the trenches of the Somme during World War One.

Category: Drama, Mystery, Romantic, Romantic, War

Stars: Audrey Tautou, Gaspard Ulliel, Jodie Foster

7.6 IMDB Rating 2,047 Views
The Great Raid 2005

Taking place towards the end of WWII, 500 American Soldiers have been entrapped in a camp for 3 years. Beginning to give up hope they will ever be rescued, a group of Rangers goes on a dangerous mission to try and save them.

Category: Action, Drama, War

Stars: Benjamin Bratt, Joseph Fiennes, James Franco

6.6 IMDB Rating 7,570 Views
The Night of the Generals 1967

In 1942, a Polish prostitute and German Agent is murdered in Warsaw. Suspicion falls on three Generals, and Major Grau of German Intelligence seeks justice which ends up taking decades.

Category: Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller, War

Stars: Peter O'Toole, Omar Sharif, Tom Courtenay

7.2 IMDB Rating 1,830 Views
Home of the Brave 2007

Three soldiers struggle to readjust to life at home after returning home from a lengthy tour in Iraq.

Category: Action, Drama, War

Stars: Samuel L. Jackson, 50 Cent, Jessica Biel

5.6 IMDB Rating 6,458 Views