

For longer than the United States has been an independent nation, there has been a Marine Corps. They consider themselves the very best America has to offer. Embodying fierce patriotism, extraordinary courage, and innovative weapons, they are a force. This documentary focuses on their training and examines what it means to be a Marine.
Hunter Armstrong
Hunter Armstrong
LeadRobert Chase
Robert Chase
Bruce Dubose
Narrator
Tony Eno
OCS Sergeant Instructor
Michael W. Hagee
Michael W. Hagee
Robert Kaplan
Robert Kaplan
Thomas Ricks
Thomas Ricks
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. John Grant's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
“Every frame feels alive. The Marines is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”