“Pearl Harbor” (2001) is a historical war film directed by Michael Bay and produced by Jerry Bruckheimer. The film stars Ben Affleck, Josh Hartnett, Kate Beckinsale and Jon Voight. It dramatizes the events of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941 and its aftermath, blending historical events with a romantic subplot.

The film is about two childhood friends, Rafe McCawley (Ben Affleck) and Danny Walker (Josh Hartnett), who grow up to become World War II pilots. Their lives become entangled with a nurse named Evelyn Johnson (Kate Beckinsale). As the United States enters World War II, the friends and Evelyn face personal and professional challenges. The film culminates with the dramatic and devastating attack on Pearl Harbor, showing the impact on both individuals and the broader war effort.