What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedHacksaw Ridge
Film · 2016
If you loved Hacksaw Ridge, start with Medal of Honor (2018) — a series on the same thread. Below: 1 book, 1 series and 2 podcasts, each matched to Hacksaw Ridge across media.
What hooked you in Hacksaw Ridge was the unwavering moral conviction required to survive and serve amidst the chaos of war.
Books on the same thread
Against All Odds
Alex Kershaw · Book · 2022
Shares a thread with Hacksaw Ridge: military history.
If the selfless heroism of Desmond Doss in Hacksaw Ridge moved you, these accounts of Medal of Honor recipients offer a deeper look at the sacrifice behind such legendary valor.
Series on the same thread
Medal of Honor
Series · 2018
Shares 3 threads with Hacksaw Ridge: Courage, Heroism, Military History.
This series mirrors the reverence for individual bravery found in Hacksaw Ridge by recreating the true stories of soldiers whose extraordinary courage earned them the nation's highest military honor.
Podcasts on the same thread
Sawbones: A Marital Tour of Misguided Medicine
Justin McElroy, Dr. Sydnee McElroy · Podcast · 2026
Explores: quackery, scientific skepticism, historical absurdity.
While Hacksaw Ridge focuses on the battlefield, this exploration of medical history captures your interest in the intense, often misunderstood challenges faced by those tasked with saving human lives.
Jocko Podcast
Jocko DEFCOR Network · Podcast · 2026
Explores: discipline, stoicism, accountability.
The disciplined mindset that defined the protagonist of Hacksaw Ridge is explored here through candid discussions on leadership and the stoic accountability required to navigate life's most difficult trials.
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Common questions
Is Hacksaw Ridge based on a true story?
Yes, Hacksaw Ridge is based on the life of Desmond T. Doss, an American Army medic who served during the Battle of Okinawa. He is recognized as the first conscientious objector in American history to receive the Congressional Medal of Honor for his service during World War II.
What is the main conflict in Hacksaw Ridge?
The main conflict in Hacksaw Ridge centers on Desmond T. Doss, an army medic who refuses to kill enemy combatants. The film depicts his struggles as a conscientious objector while he serves on the front lines during the intense Battle of Okinawa in World War II.
Did the medic in Hacksaw Ridge receive any military awards?
Yes, Desmond T. Doss, the subject of Hacksaw Ridge, was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor. He is the first conscientious objector in the history of the United States to receive this prestigious military decoration for his actions as a medic during the Battle of Okinawa.
What war is depicted in Hacksaw Ridge?
Hacksaw Ridge depicts the events of World War II. The film follows the experiences of American Army medic Desmond T. Doss during the Battle of Okinawa, where he served as a conscientious objector and became the first person in that category to receive the Congressional Medal of Honor.