Director: Kimberly Peirce Writer: Mark Richard, Kimberly Peirce Starring: Ryan Phillippe, Abbie Cornish, Channing Tatum, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Ciaran Hinds, Timothy Olyphant Released: August 7, 2008 Rating: Runtime: 113 minutes Websites: Story: Decorated Iraq war hero Sgt. Brandon King makes a celebrated return to his small Texas hometown following his tour of duty. Brandon tries to resume the life he left behind with the help and support of his family and his best friend, Steve Shriver, who served with him in Iraq. Alongside their war-time 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. This upends Brandon's entire world. The conflict into which he is thrown tests everything he believes in: the bond of family, the loyalty of friendship, the limits of love, and the value of honour. Cast: Ryan Phillippe SSgt. Brandon King Joseph Gordon-Levitt Tommy Burgess Rob Brown Isaac 'Eyeball' Butler Channing Tatum Sgt. Steve Shriver Victor Rasuk Pvt. Rico Rodriguez Terry Quay Paul 'Preacher' Colson Matthew Scott Wilcox Harvey 'Rabbit' Lankford Connett Brewer Curtis (as Connett M. Brewer) Timothy Olyphant Lt. Col. Boot Miller Josef Sommer Senator Orton Worrell Linda Emond Ida King Ciaran Hinds Roy King Mamie Gummer Jeanie Abbie Cornish Michelle Alex Frost Shorty Shriver