A Soldier's Choice (2008): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2008, A Soldier's Choice is a drama and war film directed by Adrian Benjamin Burke, running about 10 minutes. “Duty. Honor. Heartbreak.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Marine private John Rossi is looking forward to a new assignment in New York City on the night he ventures into a Hell's Kitchen bar, and meets a handsome but lonely boy named Damon Conrad. Damon assumes the Marine just wants sex, but when he proposes they go out on a "real date," Damon begins to think perhaps he has finally found the man of his dreams. The next night, John reveals that earlier that day he learned his division would be heading to the Middle East. Later that night, when the boys are caught-up in a moment of passion, John must choose between his devotion to the Marines and his desire for love and companionship.

Who’s in it. A Soldier's Choice stars Mike Lavoie as John Rossi, Matthew Steffens as Damon Conrad, Adrian Benjamin Burke as Smoking Boy and Tyler Strusowski as The Fellatiator / Bar Boy, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 1.0/10, A Soldier's Choice has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Soldier's Choice page.

If you liked it. Fans of A Soldier's Choice tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.