The extraordinary true story of WWII army medic Desmond Doss (Andrew Garfield), who, during the war’s bloodiest battle in Okinawa, miraculously saved 75 men without firing or carrying a gun. He was the only American soldier in WWII to fight on the front lines without a weapon, as he believed that while the war was justified, killing was nevertheless wrong. Doss single-handedly evacuated the wounded from behind enemy lines, braved fire while tending to soldiers and was wounded by a grenade and hit by snipers, going on to become the first conscientious objector awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor.
The extraordinary true story of WWII army medic Desmond Doss (Andrew Garfield), who, during the war’s bloodiest battle in Okinawa, miraculously saved 75 men without firing or carrying a gun. He was the only American soldier in WWII to fight on the front lines without a weapon, as he believed that while the war was justified, killing was nevertheless wrong. Doss single-handedly evacuated the wounded from behind enemy lines, braved fire while tending to soldiers and was wounded by a grenade and hit by snipers, going on to become the first conscientious objector awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor.
"Garfield melts into his Doss character in a performance that seems impossibly still and tranquil. He's mesmerizing."
Philadelphia Inquirer
"Often beautiful, occasionally infuriating and always fascinating."
Village Voice
"Hacksaw Ridge is faithful to the story of Desmond Doss in every sense of the word."
Chicago Sun-Times