Decorated Iraq war hero Sgt. Brandon King (Ryan Philippe) makes a celebrated return to his small Texas hometown following his tour of duty. He tries to resume the life he left behind with the help and support of his family and his best friend, Steve Shriver (Channing Tatum), who served with him in Iraq.

Along with their other war buddies, Brandon and Steve try to make peace with civilian life. Then, against Brandon's will, the Army orders him back to duty in Iraq, which upends his world. The conflict tests everything he believes in: the bond of family, the loyalty of friendship, the limits of love and the value of honor.

Directed by
Kimberly Peirce

Cast
Ryan Phillippe - Brandon King
Abbie Cornish - Michele
Channing Tatum - Steve Shriver
Timothy Olyphant - Lt. Col. Boot Miller
Ciaran Hinds - Roy King
Alex Frost - Shorty
Joseph Gordon-Levitt - Tommy Burgess
Victor Rasuk - Rico Rodriguez
Mamie Gummer - Jeanie
Rob Brown - Isaac "Eyeball" Butler
Tory Kittles - Josh
Mohammed Ahmed - Man from India
Linda Emond - Ida King
John Daniel - Evermore Rainey

Production Co.
Peirce Pictures
Scott Rudin Productions

Produced by
Kimberly Peirce
Michael Diliberti
Scott Rudin
Gordon Reid Carolin
Mark Roybal
Sam Cassel
Gregory Goodman

Studio
DreamWorks Pictures

Writer
Kimberly Peirce
Mark Richard

Music
John Powell