A shipyard labourer enrolled at the Annapolis naval academy finds the experience tougher and the training harder than expected, rejecting the institution's narrow and idealised view of manhood. However, his defiance puts him at loggerheads with a superior officer - whom he eventually has to face in a boxing match. Drama, starring James Franco, Tyrese Gibson, Jordana Brewster and Donnie Wahlberg.

Jake Huard, from a shipbuilders family, promised his dying mother he'ld make it to Anapolis Naval Academy. Thanks to tenaciously bugging a Congressman, he's selected despite dubious grades. Once inside, Jake soon proves sub-standard academically. Constantly challenged to his limits, repeatedly made the 'over-cocky' reason for the entire class to suffer, Jake nearly quits, but after facing his utterly un-supportive father's gloating returns just in time. Stubborn Jake finds support withs mates as well as Senor Ali, his lover-to-be, and a discipline he may excel in: the 'brigade' boxing tournament, open to all ranks.