In A Few Good Men, a young lawyer, Lt. Daniel Kaffee, must defend two Marines accused of killing a fellow soldier, but the deeper he digs, the more he uncovers about the military’s dark secrets. The famous line, “You can’t handle the truth!” comes during a courtroom showdown where Colonel Jessup is forced to admit his role in ordering the murder, revealing the tension between military duty and moral responsibility.

A fan theory suggests that if Kaffee had pressed Jessup earlier in the trial, he might have uncovered more about the systemic corruption within the military, leading to even greater revelations. What if Kaffee had truly known how deep the conspiracy went before the trial began?

A key moment is when Kaffee finally gets Jessup to confess, a tense, high-stakes moment that highlights the power of truth. It’s the culmination of Kaffee’s growth from a lawyer who just wants a quick win to one who understands the importance of justice.

An alternate ending could have seen Jessup escaping justice, leaving the characters to deal with the unresolved moral questions of the case. Or a prequel could explore Kaffee’s early days, showing how his experiences in the military shaped his approach to law.