Platoon (1986)

Platoon (1986) is a critically acclaimed war film written and directed by Oliver Stone. It is notable for its unflinching portrayal of the Vietnam War and is based in part on Stone’s own experiences as a combat soldier in Vietnam. The film features a powerful ensemble cast, including Charlie Sheen, Tom Berenger, Willem Dafoe, and Forest Whitaker.
The film follows Chris Taylor (Charlie Sheen), a young American who drops out of college and volunteers to fight in the Vietnam War. Arriving in Vietnam, Taylor quickly realizes that the war is far more chaotic and brutal than he expected. He is caught between two sergeants with opposing ideologies: the ruthless and morally corrupt Staff Sergeant Barnes (Tom Berenger) and the compassionate, morally centered Sergeant Elias (Willem Dafoe).
As Taylor witnesses the horrors of war—both from enemy forces and within his own platoon—he struggles with his own morality and the futility of the conflict. The film escalates to a dramatic climax as tensions between Barnes and Elias come to a head, leading to tragic consequences for the men in the platoon.