Full Metal Jacket is a war movie directed by Stanley Kubrick. It is set during the Vietnam War and follows a group of U.S. Marine Corps recruits as they undergo basic training and later serve in the war. The film explores the dehumanizing effects of war and the psychological toll it takes on the soldiers. Full Metal Jacket is known for its memorable characters, quotable dialogue, and its examination of the duality of human nature in the face of war.