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In the wake of multiple prolonged wars in the Middle East, the last decade of American cinema has frequently grappled with the lives of veterans who return to a country that isn\u2019t willing to offer them much. Some movies have successfully filtered that idea through the crime-thriller genre \u2014 Michael Bay\u2019s Ambulance<\/em> <\/em>is a standout example in a recent wave of movies about ex-soldiers using their skills to pay their bills by turning to crime. But if you\u2019re looking for something a little less high-octane, you can\u2019t do better than Leave No Trace<\/em>, which leaves Netflix July 4.<\/p>\n

A masterpiece by Oscar-nominated writer-director Debra Granik (Winter\u2019s Bone<\/em>), Leave No Trace <\/em>is also the most-reviewed movie with 100% approval on Rotten Tomatoes, beating out Toy Story 2<\/em>. I don\u2019t put much stock in Rotten Tomatoes, but it\u2019s right on the money with this one.<\/p>\n

Leave No Trace <\/em>follows Will (Ben Foster), a veteran with PTSD, and his teenage daughter Tom (Thomasin McKenzie). The pair live off the land in a public forest reserve outside Portland, keeping to themselves and enjoying a peaceful life together. But when a jogger spots them, park rangers and social services come into the picture and upend their lives.<\/p>\n