Think Rocky trying to be the Navy, with Mia Toretto as Mickey.
A 2006 American drama directed by Justin Lin that has a young man (James Franco) attempting to attend the US Naval academy.
The movie also stars Tyrese Gibson, Jordana Brewster, Vicellous Shannon, Roger Fan, Wilmer Calderon, Donnie Wahlberg, Chi McBride, Brian Goodman, Jim Parrack, Charles Napier, and Heather Henderson.
It was released on January 27, 2006.
Tropes for the film:
- Cynical Mentor: Midshipman Lt. 1st Class Matthew Cole tells Jake Huard in the beginning that Jake is not good enough to serve in the Navy and is determined to kick out anyone who, in his mind, is not worth to wear the uniform. Naturally, he becomes Drill Sergeant Nasty. By the end, Jake wins Cole's respect by nearly besting him in the boxing ring (Cole only wins by points). The final scene has Cole raising the bar on Jake by daring him to join the Marine Corps.
- Military Academy: The plot depicts life in the US Naval Academy, although its portrayal is particularly inaccurate.
- One-Word Title: Annapolis.
- Tagline: "50,000 apply. 1,200 are accepted. Only the best survive".
