Hacksaw Ridge (2016)

Hacksaw Ridge tells the true story of Desmond T. Doss, a devout young American who, guided by his religious convictions, enlists in World War II as a combat medic but refuses to carry or use a weapon. The film follows his difficult upbringing and budding romance, his bitter conflicts with fellow soldiers and superiors during training, and the moral and legal battles that almost keep him from serving. Deployed to Okinawa, Doss faces the hell of Hacksaw Ridge, where—under relentless enemy fire and amid graphic, chaotic combat—he repeatedly risks his life to pull wounded comrades to safety, eventually rescuing dozens and earning the Medal of Honor without firing a single shot. Viewers can expect an intense, visceral war drama that alternates brutal, nerve‑shattering battle sequences with quieter, deeply human moments of faith, compassion and resilience. The movie is both harrowing and uplifting: it shocks with the carnage of frontline fighting while inspiring through one man’s unwavering courage and moral conviction. If you watch it, prepare for emotional highs and lows, suspenseful rescue scenes, and a powerful portrait of conscience and heroism in wartime.

Actors: Andrew Garfield, Sam Worthington, Luke Bracey

Director: Mel Gibson

Runtime: 139 min

Genres: Biography, Drama, History

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