Decorated Iraq war hero Sgt. Brandon King (Ryan Phillippe) makes a celebrated return to his small Texas hometown following his tour of duty. He tries to resume the life he left behind with the help and support of his family and his best friend, Steve Shriver (Channing Tatum), who served with him in Iraq. Along with their other war buddies, Brandon and Steve try to make peace with civilian life. Then, against Brandon's will, the Army orders him back to duty in Iraq using the "stop-loss" procedure, which upends his world. The conflict tests everything he believes in: the bond of family, the loyalty of friendship, the limits of love and the value of honor.

Military Symbols: Characters appear to be wearing Distinctive Unit Insignia (DUIs) of the 21st Infantry Regiment.

Cast:
Ryan Phillippe ... Sgt. Brandon Leonard King 
Joseph Gordon-Levitt ... Tommy Burgess 
Rob Brown ... Isaac "Eyeball" Butler 
Channing Tatum ... Steve Shriver 
Victor Rasuk ... Rico Ridriguez 
Terry Quay ... Al "Preacher" Colson 
Matthew Scott Wilcox ... Harvey 
Timothy Olyphant ... Lt. Col. Boot Miller 
Linda Emond ... Ida King 
Ciarán Hinds ... Roy King 
Mamie Gummer ... Jeanie 
Abbie Cornish ... Michelle 

GOOD LINKS TO VISIT:

• Stop-Loss Official Site
• Wikipedia Article