A wartime story of friendship, love, sacrifice, and the fate of Pearl Harbor.
About
Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, 1941. World War II rages across Europe, and Rafe McCawley, Danny Walker’s lifelong best friend, has volunteered to fight alongside the British Royal Air Force. With Rafe thousands of miles away, Danny remains stationed at Pearl Harbor, continuing his duties as an Army Air Corps pilot while trying to adjust to life without the friend who has always been by his side. Evelyn Johnson, the compassionate and determined Navy nurse Danny and Rafe both care deeply about, continues her work at the naval hospital. With Rafe overseas, she and Danny find themselves spending more time together, sharing familiar memories, quiet conversations, laughter, and the uncertainty of waiting for news from Europe.
Characters
The bold, passionate fighter pilot. Brave and impulsive, he carries the burdens of war while remaining fiercely loyal to the people he loves.
A compassionate and strong-willed Navy nurse whose relationships with Rafe and Danny become central to the emotional story.
Danny and Rafe's fellow American pilot and friend. Billy is young, enthusiastic, and eager to prove himself. He brings a more lighthearted, youthful energy to the group.
Another nurse serving alongside Evelyn and Betty. Sandra helps represent the medical staff working under pressure as the attack unfolds and the hospital fills with injured sailors and servicemen.
A nurse and colleague of Evelyn. Betty is sociable, spirited, and part of the close-knit group of nurses at Pearl Harbor.
A redheaded serviceman with a noticeable stutter. He’s nervous and awkward at times but good-hearted and sincere. He’s engaged to Betty Bayer, whom he cares deeply about. His nickname is Winkie
A confident, disciplined aviation commander based on the real-life American pilot who led the Doolittle Raid. He's an experienced leader who challenges his pilots and expects them to perform under pressure.
The historical commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet at Pearl Harbor. Kimmel is a senior military leader responsible for overseeing the fleet. He adds high-level command decisions and military tension to the story.
Dorie is courageous, dependable, and determined to help his fellow sailors during the attack. He's one of the film's most important supporting characters.
Intro
*Tennessee, 1923.
The afternoon sun hangs over the countryside as a crop-dusting biplane descends toward a quiet farm. Nearby, two young boys, Danny Walker and Rafe McCawley, are busy pretending to be fighter pilots, dreaming of the day they will take to the skies for real.
Rafe is fearless and adventurous, always eager to push the limits. Danny, his closest friend, follows along as the two imagine themselves fighting enemy pilots and defending their country.
Neither boy knows what the future holds. For now, they are simply two kids with big dreams, an unbreakable friendship, and a shared love of flying.
Their journey is only beginning.*
Release Date 2026.10.09 / Last Updated 2026.10.10
