Day Zero is a political story at a time when the US government reinstated the draft. Three friends, George (Chris Klein), a successful lawyer, Dixon (Jon Bernthal), a tough-as-nails cab driver, and Feller (Elijah Wood), a writer with a host of insecurities, are given 30 days to report for duty. The film explores the emotional struggle of leaving their safe, comfortable lives behind for war. As a result, they are forced to confront their beliefs on courage, duty, love, friendship and honor.