Jarhead: Law of Return (2019)
Elite soldiers risk everything to rescue a downed fighter pilot from Hezbollah captors in a gritty, high-octane mission.
Major Ronan Jackson, an accomplished fighter pilot for the Israel Defense Forces and son of a U.S. Senator, is shot down while flying through Syrian airspace. After miraculously surviving the crash, Jackson is taken captive by a group of Hezbollah militiamen. A squad of elite soldiers, led by Gunnery Sergeant Dave Torres, risk their own lives in the hopes of saving an ally they've never met.
How intense is Jarhead: Law of Return?
Jarhead: Law of Return is mildly scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is brisk, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What Jarhead: Law of Return feels like
- Tone
- grittysuspensefulhigh octaneearnest
- Pace
- Brisk
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Jarhead: Law of Return
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Is Jarhead: Law of Return for you?
Is Jarhead: Law of Return scary?
Only a little. Jarhead: Law of Return has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Jarhead: Law of Return gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Jarhead: Law of Return sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Jarhead: Law of Return OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 1, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3.
How long is Jarhead: Law of Return?
Jarhead: Law of Return runs 1h 43m.
Where can I stream Jarhead: Law of Return?
Jarhead: Law of Return is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does Jarhead: Law of Return have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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