War doesn’t just break nations — it breaks men. Prisoner of War (2025) dives deep into the psychological trenches, where freedom isn’t a place, but a fragile hope that flickers in the dark. It’s not about the battlefield — it’s about what happens after the guns go silent.

The Plot

After a mission goes catastrophically wrong, a small group of soldiers is captured behind enemy lines. Among them is Captain Eli Ward (Mark Strong), a seasoned leader who must keep his men alive in a camp designed to erase their will.

As days turn into months, Eli faces impossible choices — betray comrades to survive, or die with honor. When an unexpected ally among the captors offers a risky chance at escape, the line between heroism and survival begins to blur.

Every decision comes with a cost, and freedom, when it finally comes, may no longer feel like salvation.

Why It’s More Than Just Another War Movie

• The war inside – Focuses less on combat and more on the psychological scars of captivity.

• Moral gray zones – Challenges the black-and-white idea of good versus evil, forcing hard questions about what we’d do to survive.

• Tense, intimate storytelling – Every whisper, glance, and silence carries weight in a world where trust can kill you.

• A performance-driven narrative – Mark Strong and the ensemble cast deliver quiet, powerful desperation.