American films about recruits

List of the best American films about recruits according to the audience: Training Day, End of Watch, Axe Giant - The Wrath of Paul Bunyan, Coldwater, Mine 9, The Place Beyond the Pines, Baywatch, Thirst, Dredd, Point Break.

In the top there are new films of 2023, a plot description and trailers for films that have already been released.

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Markimdb: 7.7
Genrethriller, drama, crime
CountryUSA
Duration02:02

On his first day on the job as a narcotics officer, a rookie cop works with a rogue detective who isn't what he appears.

Markimdb: 7.6
Genreaction, thriller, drama, crime
CountryUSA
Duration01:49

    Two young officers are marked for death after confiscating a small cache of money and firearms from the members of a notorious cartel during a routine traffic stop.

    Markimdb: 3.5
    Genrehorror, action, thriller, fantasy, comedy, adventure
    CountryUSA
    Duration01:30

    Axe Giant - The Wrath of Paul Bunyon is a dark, contemporary take on the tall tale. Kids at a first-time offenders' boot camp discover the legend of lumberjack Paul Bunyan is real, but is much more horrifying than they could have imagined. They incur the wrath of the 15-foot monstrous giant, who was banished from town 100 years ago and thought dead.

    Markimdb: 6.4
    Genrethriller, drama
    CountryUSA
    Duration01:44

    A teenage boy is sent to a juvenile reform facility in the wilderness. As we learn about the tragic events that sent him there, his struggle becomes one for survival with the inmates, counselors, and the retired war colonel in charge.

    Markimdb: 6.2
    Genrethriller, drama
    CountryUSA

    Two miles into the earth, nine Appalachian miners struggle to survive after a methane explosion leaves them with one hour of oxygen.

    Markimdb: 7.3
    Genrethriller, drama, crime
    CountryUSA
    Duration02:20

      A motorcycle stunt rider considers committing a crime in order to provide for his wife and child, an act that puts him on a collision course with a cop-turned-politician.

      Markimdb: 5.5
      Genreaction, comedy, crime
      CountryUSA, United Kingdom, China
      Duration02:16

      Devoted lifeguard Mitch Buchannon butts heads with a brash new recruit. Together, they uncover a local criminal plot that threatens the future of the Bay.

      Markimdb: 4.4
      Genrefantastic, action, thriller
      CountryUSA

      A group of wayward teens at a wilderness boot camp must fight for their lives against the attacks of a ruthless blood-sucking alien. The attacks begin after they discover a strange "orb" in the middle of the desert. With no communication, and nowhere to hide, they realize their only chance for survival is to fight.

      Markimdb: 7.1
      Genrefantastic, action, crime
      CountryUnited Kingdom, South Africa, USA, India
      Duration01:35

      In the future, America is a dystopian wasteland. The latest scourge is Ma-Ma, a prostitute-turned-drug pusher with a dangerous new drug and aims to take over the city. The only possibility of stopping her is an elite group of urban police called Judges, who combine the duties of judge, jury and executioner to deliver a brutal brand of swift justice. But even the top-ranking Judge, Dredd, discovers that taking down Ma-Ma isn’t as easy as it seems in this explosive adaptation of the hugely popular comic series.

      Markimdb: 5.3
      Genreaction, thriller, adventure, crime, sport
      CountryUSA, Canada, China, Germany, Austria, Italy
      Duration02:25

      A young undercover FBI agent infiltrates a gang of thieves who share a common interest in extreme sports. A remake of the 1991 film, "Point Break".

      Markimdb: 5.8
      Genrehorror, thriller, detective
      CountryUSA
      Duration01:27

      A rookie cop's world is turned upside down when she comes face to face with Paymon - King Of Hell. Officer Jessica Loren has the last shift at a transitioning police station, assigned to wait for a crew picking up bio-hazard waste from the armoury. But unbeknownst to her, cult leader John Michael Paymon has haunted the department ever since he committed suicide in custody. Jessica is about to find out just how dangerous he still is, all alone on the graveyard shift.............

      Markimdb: 5.5
      Genrecomedy, drama
      CountryUSA
      Duration02:04

      In between caring for her mother, a young woman works part time at a prison. The rookie guard gets a chance to prove her mettle when she's tasked with accompanying a hell-raising inmate on an emergency furlough to visit her dying mother. But things soon spiral out of control, sending the pair on a hilarious, surprising, and ultimately touching road trip.

      Markimdb: 6.6
      Genreaction, thriller, adventure
      CountryUSA, Bulgaria, Spain, Germany, China
      Duration01:43

      Mr. Church reunites the Expendables for what should be an easy paycheck, but when one of their men is murdered on the job, their quest for revenge puts them deep in enemy territory and up against an unexpected threat.

      Markimdb: 7.1
      Genreaction, drama, military, biography
      CountryUSA
      Duration02:26

      The true story of Marine Corporal Megan Leavey, who forms a powerful bond with an aggressive combat dog, Rex. While deployed in Iraq, the two complete more than 100 missions and save countless lives, until an IED explosion puts their faithfulness to the test.

      Markimdb: 6.5
      Genreaction, thriller, drama, crime, detective
      CountryUSA

      One memorable night in the life of veteran patrol officer Ray Mandel and his trainee, ambitious rookie cop Nick Holland in the LAPD's Olympic Division. With two cop killers on the loose and hunting for more targets, Mandel and Holland must contend with a city about to boil over, as well as Jack VanZandt, an unhinged rogue cop out for payback running wild in their patrol zone.

      Markimdb: 7.6
      Genrethriller, drama
      CountryUSA

      Former CIA agent Elizabeth Faulkner McCord is suddenly thrust into the position of US Secretary of State where she must quickly learn to drive international diplomacy, wrangle office politics and balance a complex family life.

      Markimdb: 6
      Genreaction, thriller, crime
      CountryUSA, Hungary

      The Blind Man has been hiding out for years in an isolated cabin and has taken in and raised a young girl who lost her parents in a house fire. Their quiet existence is shattered when a group of kidnappers show up and take the girl, forcing the Blind Man to leave his safe haven to rescue her.

      Markimdb: 5.7
      Genredrama, crime
      CountryUSA
      Duration01:58

      Summer, New York City. A college girl falls hard for a guy she just met. After a night of partying goes wrong, she goes to wild extremes to get him back.

      Markimdb: 2.2
      Genrefantastic, action, thriller, drama, adventure
      CountryUSA

      When an energy experiment goes haywire, a rash of massive hurricanes rips across North America. A high school science teacher must get his family to safety before the hurricanes merge, creating a "hypercane" with the power to wipe the US off the map.

      Markimdb: 4.3
      Genrethriller, drama
      CountryUSA
      Duration02:03

      "Broken Vows" tells the story of Patrick Flynn (Bentley), whose charm and charisma masks a profound psychosis. Patrick seduces Tara Bloom (Alexander), instantly becoming infatuated with the beauty. But when Tara rejects Patrick, he is sent spiraling into madness and delusion, erupting into psychotic rage. Tara is forced to find the strength to stop Patrick from destroying her love, her family, and her life.

      Markimdb: 6.5
      Genreaction, thriller
      CountryUSA, United Kingdom, Bulgaria
      Duration02:00

      When the White House (Secret Service Code: "Olympus") is captured by a terrorist mastermind and the President is kidnapped, disgraced former Presidential guard Mike Banning finds himself trapped within the building. As the national security team scrambles to respond, they are forced to rely on Banning's inside knowledge to help retake the White House, save the President and avert an even bigger disaster.

      Markimdb: 5.1
      Genrecomedy
      CountryUSA

      Two guys find a beautiful young woman to take the place of their missing roommate. Everything seems fine until a horrible mistake on drunken night leads all three on a downward spiral.

      Markimdb: 5.5
      Genrecomedy, musical, music
      CountryUSA
      Duration01:44

      Bill Murray worries no one will show up to his TV show due to a massive snowstorm in New York City. Through luck and perseverance, guests arrive at Gotham’s Carlyle Hotel to help him — dancing and singing in holiday spirit.

      Markimdb: 6.4
      Genredrama, crime, detective
      CountryUSA

      A group of criminals are brought together under mysterious circumstances and have to work together to uncover what's really going on when their simple job goes completely sideways.

      Markimdb: 5.4
      Genrecomedy, drama
      CountryUSA

      Bailey and Darla embark upon a misguided and mutually deceitful form of therapy, one in which they must drive across the country re-enacting Darla's colorful history as a sex addict. As their true motivations for the road trip come to light, the unlikely pair force one another to confront their issues, discovering that there might actually be more to love than just sex.

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      Genrecomedy, drama, sport
      CountryUSA

      After discovering a once-in-a-lifetime player with a rocky past abroad, a down on his luck basketball scout takes it upon himself to bring the phenom to the States without his team's approval. Against the odds, they have one final shot to prove they have what it takes to make it in the NBA.

      Markimdb: 4.7
      Genrethriller, melodrama, drama, crime
      CountryUSA
      Duration02:19

      After arguing with his girlfriend, Ali, Tyler lands in the arms of sexy new girl, Holly. The next morning, he finds that not only does Ali agree to take him back, but Holly is a new student at their school and is dead set on her new man.

      Markimdb: 8.1
      Genreaction, thriller, drama, crime
      CountryUSA

      A riveting police drama about the men and women of the Chicago Police Department's District 21 who put it all on the line to serve and protect their community. District 21 is made up of two distinctly different groups: the uniformed cops who patrol the beat and go head-to-head with the city's street crimes and the Intelligence Unit that combats the city's major offenses - organized crime, drug trafficking, high profile murders and beyond.

      Markimdb: 4.5
      Genrecomedy, melodrama
      CountryUSA, Canada

      Dale Squire is a hip, quirky, independent single gal living in the glossy city of Los Angeles. After several failed attempts in quasi-relationships, Dale concludes that finding a meaningful relationship in L.A. is impossible. But being anti-social is tough for any young girl in Hollywood. With Jill's frantic wedding right around the corner, Dale finds herself reflecting on the significance of marriage, and the mutual respect needed for a successful relationship. When Zach, a successful heartthrob rock star and old friend of Dale's finds his way back into her life, Dale slowly starts to think that maybe finding love in L.A. is possible - the only problem is that her realization might have come too late, leaving Dale in a silent love triangle, with no way out. Written by Will, Christie

      Markimdb: 7.1
      Genrefantastic, comedy
      CountryUSA

      A young woman tries to cope with life while coming to terms with her abilities as a psychic. She can see everyone's futures, but her present is a mess.

      Markimdb: 7.1
      Genredrama
      CountryUSA
      Duration01:52

      After his family is evicted from their home, proud and desperate construction worker Dennis Nash tries to win his home back by striking a deal with the devil and working for Rick Carver, the corrupt real estate broker who evicted him.

      Markimdb: 3.2
      Genrethriller, detective
      CountryUSA
      Duration01:16

      Kathryn Vale is a reclusive ex-movie star with a dark secret and a daughter hoping to follow in her mother's movie-star footsteps. When Kathryn attempts to make a career comeback, she is threatened by an anonymous blackmailer. The resulting events force Kathryn to confront the truth about herself and those around her.

      Markimdb: 6.4
      Genredrama
      CountryUSA
      Duration02:35

      When a young man learns that his overbearing father is having an affair, he tries to stop it, only to be seduced by the older woman as well.

      Markimdb: 7.9
      Genredocumentary
      CountryUSA

      Follow Hill and his therapist as he has candid discussions of mental health and the progressively worsening anxiety attacks related to movie promotion that have turned his dream job into a nightmare.

      Markimdb: 7.3
      Genrecomedy
      CountryUSA

      Marc Maron returns to his old stomping grounds for an intimate special in which he takes stock of himself. More than ever, Maron is raw and hilariously honest as he dissects his own neuroses and self-loathing while providing outrageous anecdotes from his personal life, in which he starts to realize the hurt isn't real, it's just "Thinky Pain."

      Markimdb: 5.2
      Genredrama
      CountryUSA
      Duration01:39

      A political strategist juggling three clients questions whether or not to take the high road as the ugly side of his work begins to haunt him.

      Markimdb: 4.3
      Genrecomedy
      CountryUSA

      Slackers who live for free in a rock star's mansion find that their ride on the gravy train is coming to an end with the sale of their pal's residence.

      Markimdb: 5.7
      Genrecomedy, drama
      CountryUSA
      Duration02:27

      An inner-city high school teacher discovers she is pregnant at the same time as one of her most promising students and the two develop an unlikely friendship while struggling to navigate their unexpected pregnancies.

      Markimdb: 3.6
      Genreaction
      CountryUSA

      James Bernard Jr., a.k.a. Dutch, has become the most dangerous criminal in New Jersey. From his early skill as a car thief, Dutch recognized the opportunity to rule the streets and he seized it. With both the protection and respect of the Mafia, Dutch becomes the most terrifying force on the streets. District Attorney Anthony Jacobs is determined to take down Dutch and his crew, and he's confident that his witnesses will testify against them.

      Markimdb: 5.4
      Genrecomedy, drama
      CountryUSA
      Duration02:16

      A ticket-taker at the local cinema believes he is the son of God. He has agreed to decide the eternal fate of everyone he comes in to contact with.

      Markimdb: 5.1
      Genrethriller, drama
      CountryUSA
      Duration02:18

      Julia moves in with her fiancé, David, but his ex-wife and her own haunting past join forces to rock her quiet suburban existence.

      Markimdb: 3.5
      Genreaction, thriller
      CountryUSA

      An ex-military man working at a Georgia power plant has to spring into action to prevent disaster when a group of rogue soldiers gain control of the plant and take the employees hostage.

      Markimdb: 5.6
      Genrecomedy, drama
      CountryUSA

      Stanley, an aging fast food worker, prepares to work his final graveyard shift after 38 years. When he's asked to train his replacement, Jevon, Stanley's weekend takes an unexpected turn.

      Markimdb: 7.3
      Genrecomedy, drama
      CountryUSA
      Duration02:32

      Having suffered a tragedy, Ben becomes a caregiver to earn money. His first client, Trevor, is a hilarious 18-year-old with muscular dystrophy. One paralyzed emotionally, one paralyzed physically, Ben and Trevor hit the road on a trip into the western states. The folks they collect along the way will help them test their skills for surviving outside their calculated existence. Together, they come to understand the importance of hope and the necessity of true friendship.

      Markimdb: 7.7
      Genrethriller, drama, adventure, history
      CountryUSA
      Duration02:15

      A group of slaves plan a daring 600-mile escape from a Georgia plantation. Along the way, they are aided by a secret abolitionist couple running a station on the Underground Railroad as they attempt to evade the people charged with bringing them back, dead or alive.

      Markimdb: 6.6
      Genrefantasy, comedy, drama, family
      CountryUSA
      Duration01:45

        A childless couple bury a box in their backyard, containing all of their wishes for an infant. Soon, a child is born, though Timothy Green is not all that he appears.

        Markimdb: 5.9
        Genrethriller, drama, detective
        CountryUSA
        Duration01:25

        A pair of working-class brothers flee their Reno Motel after getting involved in a fatal hit-and-run accident.

        Markimdb: 4.4
        Genrehorror, thriller
        CountryUSA
        Duration01:30

        Every 40 seconds a person goes missing. In northern Idaho, a group of teenage girls attended a summer camp to help them connect with nature without technology. They were told it would be a summer of change. As the girls' houseboat is suddenly stranded in the middle of the river an odd couple comes to their aid. What was suppose to be an act of kindness turns deadly as the girls find themselves on the run, being pursued through the forest by a brutal and determined killer.

        Markimdb: 5.6
        Genrehorror, action, thriller, drama, crime
        CountryUSA
        Duration01:24

        Terri is a devoted wife and mother of two, living an ideal suburban life in Atlanta when Colin, a charming but dangerous escaped convict, shows up at her door claiming car trouble. Terri offers her phone to help him but soon learns that no good deed goes unpunished as she finds herself fighting for survival when he invades her home and terrorizes her family.

        Markimdb: 5
        Genrehorror, thriller, detective
        CountryUSA
        Duration02:01

        Set in the 1980s, an estranged family hires a cult deprogrammer to take back their teenage son from a murderous cult, but find themselves under siege when the cultists surround their cabin, demanding the boy back.




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