Platoon is a war movie directed by Oliver Stone. It is set during the Vietnam War and follows a young soldier, Chris Taylor, who is assigned to a platoon in the midst of the conflict. The film explores the moral and psychological challenges faced by the soldiers as they navigate the horrors of war and the tensions within their own ranks. Platoon is a gritty and realistic portrayal of the Vietnam War, highlighting the complexities and moral ambiguity of warfare.