Aaron Feller (played by Elijah Wood) is a protagonist in Day Zero.
A novelist who receives an induction notice and feels unprepared for military service. He spends his 30 days attempting to prepare for soldier life, working out with a collapsing Bowflex machine and consulting a disengaged therapist, ultimately exploring what it means to serve with honor. George Rifkin (played by Chris Klein) is a protagonist in Day Zero.
A corporate attorney who opposes the war and wants to stay home with his wife, a recent cancer survivor. He spends his 30 days researching ways to legally dodge the draft, facing difficulties in avoiding service while grappling with his moral stance and friendship dynamics. Jams Dixon (played by Jon Bernthal) appears in Day Zero.
A fearless cab driver who initially has no doubts about reporting for duty. His perspective shifts when he falls in love with a sociology student, causing his previously black-and-white views on the war and honor to become complicated as Day Zero approaches. Rifkin's Father (played by John Rothman) appears in Day Zero.
Day Zero (2007) character relationship network mapped with AI analysis. Explore the connections, alliances, and conflicts between characters.
Characters
Aaron Feller
(played by Elijah Wood) — protagonist
A novelist who receives an induction notice and feels unprepared for military service. He spends his 30 days attempting to prepare for soldier life, working out with a collapsing Bowflex machine and c...
George Rifkin
(played by Chris Klein) — protagonist
A corporate attorney who opposes the war and wants to stay home with his wife, a recent cancer survivor. He spends his 30 days researching ways to legally dodge the draft, facing difficulties in avoid...
Jams Dixon
(played by Jon Bernthal) — supporting
A fearless cab driver who initially has no doubts about reporting for duty. His perspective shifts when he falls in love with a sociology student, causing his previously black-and-white views on the w...
Rifkin's Father
(played by John Rothman) — supporting
Key Relationships
Rifkin's Father → George Rifkin
(father)
George Rifkin → Jams Dixon
(Alliance Teammate)
Aaron Feller → Jams Dixon
(Alliance Teammate)
Aaron Feller → George Rifkin
(Alliance Teammate)
Story Analysis
Three friends navigate diverging paths after receiving draft notices, ultimately reconciling their differences to face military service.
