Thank You for Your Service
Thank You for Your Service

Thank You for Your Service

2017Movie109 minEnglish

A group of U.S. soldiers returning from Iraq struggle to integrate back into family and civilian life, while living with the memory of a war that threatens to destroy them long after they've left the battlefield.

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IMDb6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes52%
Metacritic53/100
Google Users83%
Director: Jason HallGenres: Drama, War

Plot Summary

Based on David Finkel's non-fiction book, the film follows a group of U.S. soldiers returning from Iraq and their struggles to reintegrate into civilian life. It chronicles their harrowing experiences in combat and the profound psychological toll it takes, as they face challenges with PTSD, family relationships, and finding a sense of normalcy upon their return home.

Critical Reception

Thank You for Your Service received mixed reviews from critics. While many praised its powerful performances, particularly from Miles Teller, and its unflinching portrayal of the difficulties faced by returning soldiers, others found the narrative somewhat conventional and the exploration of PTSD to be less nuanced than in other films on the subject. Audience reception was generally more positive, with many appreciating its emotional honesty and tribute to military service members.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its strong lead performance and authentic depiction of soldiers' struggles.
  • Criticized by some for a familiar narrative structure and a somewhat underdeveloped exploration of PTSD.
  • Appreciated for its respectful and emotional portrayal of the challenges faced by returning veterans.

Google audience: Google users largely appreciated the film's heartfelt and realistic portrayal of the sacrifices made by soldiers and the difficult transition back to civilian life. Many highlighted the emotional impact of the story and commended the actors for their compelling performances.

Fun Fact

The film is based on the true story of Adam Schumann and his fellow soldiers, as chronicled in David Finkel's 2013 book of the same name.

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Svumpukkel85

Svumpukkel85

Well acted effort from the main characters, and a fine script for this biography film. When you have PTSD you are stuck in time. And the feeling of being stuck and unable to escape the situation, is accurately described in the psycholo...