Stop-loss - March 2008

Decorated Iraq war hero Sgt. Brandon King (Ryan Phillippe) 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
Written by Mark Richard and Kimberly Peirce
Produced by MTV Films
Rating: R
Genre: Drama / War
Release date: March 28, 2008

Cast:

• Ryan Phillippe as SGT Brandon King
• Joseph Gordon-Levitt as Tommy Burgess
• Rob Brown as Isaac "Eyeball" Butler
• Channing Tatum as Steve Shriver
• Victor Rasuk as Rico Ridriguez
• Timothy Olyphant as LTC Boot Miller
• Abbie Cornish as Michelle
• Linda Emond as Ida King
• Ciarán Hinds as Roy King
• Mamie Gummer as Jeannie

Back home in Texas after fighting in Iraq, a soldier refuses to return to battle despite the government mandate requiring him to do so.