A Few Good Men

On a U S Marine base a young Marine is killed in a manner that looks like an open and shut case. A sharp witted but lazy military lawyer, Lt Daniel Kaffee, is paired with the diligent Lt Cmdr JoAnne Galloway to defend the charges. They suspect a brutal hazing rite lies behind the incident and could drag in powerful figures, including the imposing Col Nathan Jessep. As Kaffee and Galloway press the truth, they face a culture built on loyalty, orders, and secrecy. The case becomes a tense test of courage and accountability, forcing the legal team to decide how far they will go to expose the truth. Their partnership is tested as secrets emerge, pressure mounts.

Released in 1992, Rob Reiner directed this adaptation of Aaron Sorkin's stage play, delivering brisk courtroom drama and sharp dialogue powered by a standout ensemble that includes Tom Cruise, Jack Nicholson, Demi Moore, Kevin Bacon and Kiefer Sutherland.

Its punchy courtroom exchanges and a climactic confrontation left a lasting mark on legal thrillers and pop culture. The film helped popularize crisp banter about duty and power, and its scenes are frequently cited in discussions of accountability within institutions.

Critics praised the screenplay by Sorkin and Reiner's direction, while Cruise and Nicholson delivered standout performances. The film explores duty versus ambition, the cost of truth under an orderly system, and the ethics of challenging authority. Audiences embraced its wit and tense courtroom drama.