

Flags of Our Fathers
Details
Recognizing the power of this image, the government brings three survivors back to America in order to use their newfound fame to raise funds for the war. These three men become instant heroes, bringing a glimmer of hope to a desperate nation. However, the reality for these traumatized soldiers proves to be much more complicated. Struggling to reconcile the hero image that their superiors have built for them with the bravery and sacrifices of their fallen comrades, the three survivors find it challenging to fully embrace their newfound status.
Flags of Our Fathers delves into the psychological toll of war and explores the complex nature of heroism. It portrays the struggles faced by these three men as they grapple with their own trauma, the guilt of surviving, and the disconnect between the image presented to the public and the true nature of war.
Overall, Flags of Our Fathers serves as a thought-provoking examination of the aftermath of war and the complexities of heroism, offering a powerful and poignant portrayal of the experiences of those who fought on the front lines.
Also Known As:
Flags of Our FathersWriters:
William Broyles Jr., Paul Haggis, James BradleyAwards:
Nominated for 2 Oscars. 16 wins & 28 nominations totalPeople also search for
A U.S. submarine commander, obsessed with sinking a particular Japanese ship, butts heads with his first officer and crew.
Category: Action, Adventure, Drama, War
Stars: Clark Gable, Burt Lancaster, Jack Warden
An American woman spends more than ten years tracking down her daughter who was abducted and taken to the Middle East by the child's father.
Category: Action, Adventure, Drama, Thriller
Stars: Rachel Weisz
China, 1860s: Having his army slaughtered, General Qingyun joins 2 bandit leaders in raids on rebels and in blood oath. They form a Qing loyal army with eyes on rebel held Suzhou and Nanjing.
Category: Action, Adventure, Drama, History, romance, Romantic, War
Stars: Jet Li, Andy Lau, Takeshi Kaneshiro
Buried secrets of an 1870s Montana town spark violence when a young man returns to reclaim his legacy and is caught between a sheriff determined to maintain order and a mysterious stranger hell-bent on destroying it.
Category: Action, Adventure, Crime, Drama, Western
Stars: Pierce Brosnan, Samuel L. Jackson, Brandon Lessard
Four interconnected stories set in 1987 Oakland, CA. will tell about the love of music, movies, people, places and memories beyond our knowable universe.
Category: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Crime, Drama
Stars: Pedro Pascal, Ben Mendelsohn, Jay Ellis
A black anti-Apartheid activist and a British engineer are forced to run from South African Secret Police.
Category: Action, Adventure, Drama, Thriller
Stars: Sidney Poitier, Michael Caine, Nicol Williamson
A desperate American couple discovers all is not what it seems when they uncover a high-stakes underground scam while traveling abroad. To expose the truth and get back to the U.S., they must risk their lives to save their daughter.
Category: Action, Adventure, Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Stars: John Cusack, Ryan Phillippe, Rachelle Lefevre
As an ancient threat endangers both Vikings and dragons alike on the isle of Berk, the friendship between Hiccup, an inventive Viking, and Toothless, a Night Fury dragon, becomes the key to both species forging a new future together.
Category: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Family, Fantasy, Kids, Sci-Fi
Stars: Mason Thames, Nico Parker, Gerard Butler