Jarhead (2005)

Jarhead is a film about a US Marine Anthony Swofford’s experience in the Gulf War. After putting up with an arduous boot camp, Swofford and his unit are sent to the Persian Gulf where they are eager to fight, but are forced to stay back from the action. Swofford struggles with the possibility of his girlfriend cheating on him, and as his mental state deteriorates, his desire to kill increases.

Genres: Drama, War

What to watch after Jarhead

• The Kingdom (2007) — Same subject: saudi arabia
• Syriana (2005) — Same subject: petrol
• Brothers (2009) — Jake Gyllenhaal appears in both
• Demolition (2015) — Chris Cooper and Jake Gyllenhaal appear in both
• Charlie Wilson's War (2007)
• Live from Baghdad (2002) — Same subject: gulf war