USA,
2009, 105 min
Directed by:
Jim SheridanCinematography:
Frederick ElmesComposer:
Thomas NewmanCast:
Jake Gyllenhaal, Natalie Portman, Tobey Maguire, Sam Shepard, Mare Winningham, Bailee Madison, Taylor Geare, Patrick John Flueger, Clifton Collins Jr. (more)VOD (1)
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Captain Sam Cahill (Maguire) is embarking on his fourth tour of duty, leaving behind his beloved wife (Portman) and two daughters. When Sam's Blackhawk helicopter is shot down in the mountains of Afghanistan, the worst is presumed, leaving an enormous void in the family. Despite a dark history, Sam's charismatic younger brother Tommy (Gyllenhaal) steps in to fill the family void. (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Golden Globes
- 2010 - Tobey Maguire (Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama)
- 2010 - Bono (Best Original Song)
Critics Choice Awards
- 2010 - Bailee Madison (Best Young Actor/Actress)
The Saturn Awards
- 2010 - Best Action/Adventure Film
- 2010 - Tobey Maguire (Best Actor)
- 2010 - Natalie Portman (Best Actress)
- 2010 - Bailee Madison (Best Performance by a Younger Actor)