Warfare (2025) – A Gritty Portrait of Brotherhood, Sacrifice, and Moral Struggle

Warfare is a harrowing, real-time depiction of a 2006 Navy SEAL mission in Ramadi, Iraq, that spirals into chaos after a surveillance operation goes fatally wrong. Drawing on Iraq War veteran Ray Mendoza’s memories and those of fellow soldiers, the film immerses viewers in the visceral experience of combat as a SEAL team fights for survival—capturing confusion, fear, and brotherhood in the crucible of war.

A stark portrait of sacrificial love, courage, and camaraderie that echoes Christ’s teachings. While not overtly faith-focused, the film’s moral complexity and life-and-death decisions invite reflection on honor, duty, the sanctity of life, and the spiritual dimensions of warfare.

A real-time structure drops viewers directly into an unfolding crisis, heightening tension and realism. Eschewing heavy exposition and dramatized heroics, Mendoza and Garland lean on firsthand accounts to present a raw, unfiltered look at modern combat.

D'Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai compellingly captures a soldier’s inner conflict between duty and survival. Cosmo Jarvis brings poignant vulnerability, while Will Poulter, Kit Connor, and Joseph Quinn round out a nuanced ensemble that highlights unity, strain, and individual sacrifice.

Not suitable for children or young teens due to graphic, realistic combat and pervasive language (R rating). Appropriate for mature audiences interested in authentic military portrayals and ethical dilemmas; can catalyze thoughtful discussion about sacrifice, empathy, and the pursuit of peace.