The true story of Desmond T. Doss, the conscientious objector who, after the Battle of Okinawa, was awarded the Medal of Honor for his incredible bravery and regard for his fellow soldiers. Following his upbringing and how this shaped his views (especially his religious view and anti-killing stance), Doss’s trials and tribulations after enlisting in the US Army (trying to become a medic) begin, preluding the hell on Earth that was Hacksaw Ridge.

6th Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts Awards:

Best Film
Best Director
Best Original Screenplay
Best Actor: Andrew Garfield
Best Supporting Actor: Hugo Weaving
Best Cinematography
Best Editing
Best Sound
Best Production Design
Nominated – Best Actress: Teresa Palmer
Nominated – Best Supporting Actress: Rachel Griffiths
Nominated – Best Costume Design
Nominated – Best Hair and Makeup

74th Golden Globe Awards:

Nominated – Best Motion Picture – Drama
Nominated – Best Director: Mel Gibson
Nominated – Best Actor: Andrew Garfield

89th Academy Awards:

Best Sound Mixing: Peter Grace, Robert Mackenzie, Kevin O’Connell, Andy Wright
Best Editing: Simon Duggan
Nominated – Best Picture
Nominated – Best Director: Mel Gibson
Nominated – Best Actor: Andrew Garfield
Nominated – Best Sound Editing: Robert Mackenzie, Andy Wright