War Movies

Top Secret Rosies: The Female ’Computers’ of WWII Top Secret Rosies: The Female ’Computers’ of WWII 7.4 56min
Top Secret Rosies: The Female ’Computers’ of WWII
IMDb: 7.4
56min

In 1942, when computers were human and women were underestimated, a group of female mathematicians helped win a war and usher in the modern computer age. Sixty-five years later their…

Princess of Mars Princess of Mars 3.2 1h 33min
Princess of Mars
IMDb: 3.2
1h 33min

Adapted from Edgar Rice Burroughs’ novel, the story follows an American soldier who is mysteriously sent to Mars, where he becomes embroiled in a conflict between two extraterrestrial species.

Glorious 39 Glorious 39 6.4 2h 9min
Glorious 39
IMDb: 6.4
2h 9min

Set against the backdrop of pre-World War II Britain, this gripping drama follows Anne Keyes, a young actress who stumbles upon a web of political intrigue and family secrets. As…

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The Messenger The Messenger 7.1 1h 53min
The Messenger
IMDb: 7.1
1h 53min

In this poignant drama directed by Oren Moverman, the story follows U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Will Montgomery, played by Ben Foster, who is assigned to the Army’s Casualty Notification service….

Genre: Drama, Romance, War
Attack on Darfur Attack on Darfur 5.8 1h 38min
Attack on Darfur
IMDb: 5.8
1h 38min

In this harrowing drama directed by Uwe Boll, a group of Western journalists visits a small village in Sudan to document the ongoing atrocities of the Darfur conflict. As they…

The Men Who Stare at Goats The Men Who Stare at Goats 6.2 1h 34min
The Men Who Stare at Goats
IMDb: 6.2
1h 34min

In this satirical comedy, a journalist embarks on a journey to uncover the truth behind a secretive U.S. military unit that claims to possess paranormal powers. The film features an…

Genre: Comedy, War
The Breath The Breath 8.0 2h 8min
The Breath
IMDb: 8
2h 8min

A major, recently affected by the loss of two soldiers under his command during a clash with PKK militants, arrives at the station to assume leadership. Struggling to overcome his…

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Lebanon Lebanon 6.9 1h 33min
Lebanon
IMDb: 6.9
1h 33min

Set during the 1982 Lebanon War, this intense drama unfolds almost entirely within the confines of an Israeli tank, offering a claustrophobic and visceral perspective on the chaos of conflict….

Genre: Drama, War
Sword of War Sword of War 4.4 2h 19min
Sword of War
IMDb: 4.4
2h 19min

In the year 1100, Italy’s northern territories are under the control of a German ruler known as Frederick, or “Barbarossa.” His ambition is to extend his dominion to the central…

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Genre: Drama, History, War
The Age of Stupid The Age of Stupid 7.0 1h 32min
The Age of Stupid
IMDb: 7
1h 32min

Set in a dystopian future, this thought-provoking film follows an archivist, played by Pete Postlethwaite, who examines footage from the early 21st century to understand why humanity failed to prevent…

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The Founding of a Republic The Founding of a Republic 4.9 2h 18min
The Founding of a Republic
IMDb: 4.9
2h 18min

This historical drama, directed by Jianxin Huang, chronicles the pivotal events leading to the establishment of the People’s Republic of China in 1949. The film features an ensemble cast of…

Genre: Drama, History, War
Inglourious Basterads Inglourious Basterads 8.4 2h 33min
Inglourious Basterads
IMDb: 8.4
2h 33min

Set against the backdrop of Nazi-occupied France during World War II, this film weaves together multiple storylines, including a group of Jewish-American soldiers known for their brutal tactics against the…

Kandahar Break: Fortress of War Kandahar Break: Fortress of War 5.4 1h 34min
Kandahar Break: Fortress of War
IMDb: 5.4
1h 34min

In 1999, a British engineer specializing in mine clearance, who is employed by the Taliban government in Afghanistan, finds himself caught in a perilous web of deception and treachery, forcing…

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Brother’s War Brother’s War 3.1 1h 40min
Brother’s War
IMDb: 3.1
1h 40min

The story is set in the latter days of World War 2, against the backdrop of fierce combat on the eastern front. Brother’s War is based on real events.

Genre: Action, Drama, History, War
Brother’s War Brother’s War 3.1 1h 40min
Brother’s War
IMDb: 3.1
1h 40min

Set during the final stages of World War II amidst intense battles on the eastern front, “Brother’s War” draws inspiration from true events.

Genre: Action, Drama, History, War
City of Life and Death City of Life and Death 7.7 2h 12min
City of Life and Death
IMDb: 7.7
2h 12min

Set against the harrowing backdrop of the 1937 Nanking Massacre, this film offers a poignant and unflinching portrayal of the atrocities committed during this dark chapter in history. Directed by…

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Genre: Drama, History, War
John Rabe John Rabe 7.2 2h 14min
John Rabe
IMDb: 7.2
2h 14min

Set against the harrowing backdrop of the Nanking Massacre, this 2009 film follows the true story of a German businessman who becomes an unlikely hero. As the city of Nanking…

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Brothers Brothers 7.1 1h 45min
Brothers
IMDb: 7.1
1h 45min

In this intense drama directed by Jim Sheridan, the story revolves around the complex relationship between two brothers, played by Tobey Maguire and Jake Gyllenhaal. When one brother, a Marine,…

Genre: Drama, Thriller, War
Che: Part Two Che: Part Two 6.8 2h 15min
Che: Part Two
IMDb: 6.8
2h 15min

In this gripping continuation of the biographical saga, the film delves into the later years of revolutionary leader Ernesto “Che” Guevara, focusing on his ill-fated campaign in Bolivia. Benicio Del…

Red Cliff II Red Cliff II 7.5 2h 21min
Red Cliff II
IMDb: 7.5
2h 21min

In this epic historical drama, the story continues as rival warlords and their armies clash in a battle for supremacy during the tumultuous Three Kingdoms period in ancient China. The…

Defiance Defiance 7.1 2h 17min
Defiance
IMDb: 7.1
2h 17min

Set during World War II, this film follows the true story of the Bielski brothers, who escape Nazi-occupied Poland and lead a group of Jewish refugees into the dense forests…

Genre: Action, Drama, History, War
Valkyrie Valkyrie 7.1 2h 1min
Valkyrie
IMDb: 7.1
2h 1min

Set during World War II, this historical thriller follows the daring and complex plot by German officers to assassinate Adolf Hitler and overthrow the Nazi regime. The film stars Tom…

Max Manus: Man of War Max Manus: Man of War 7.3 1h 58min
Max Manus: Man of War
IMDb: 7.3
1h 58min

Set against the backdrop of World War II, this film chronicles the daring exploits of a Norwegian resistance fighter as he battles against Nazi occupation. The narrative delves into the…

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Good Good 6.2 1h 36min
Good
IMDb: 6.2
1h 36min

The ascent of national socialism in Germany shouldn’t be seen as merely the plot of a few deranged individuals. Countless “decent” citizens found themselves in a community descending into horrific…

Genre: Drama, Romance, War
The Mark of Cain The Mark of Cain 6.4 1h 27min
The Mark of Cain
IMDb: 6.4
1h 27min

In Iraq, after their commanding officer is killed by a bomb, British soldiers Treacle and Shane are tasked with capturing suspects and employing torture on the prisoners. When the story…

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Genre: Drama, War
Le chant des mariées Le chant des mariées 6.6 1h 40min
Le chant des mariées
IMDb: 6.6
1h 40min

Set in 1942 Tunisia during the German occupation, this film explores the friendship between two teenage girls, Nour and Myriam, who come from different cultural backgrounds—one Muslim and the other…

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Genre: Drama, History, War
24: Redemption 24: Redemption 7.4
24: Redemption
IMDb: 7.4
N/A

Set between the sixth and seventh seasons of the acclaimed television series, this film follows Jack Bauer, played by Kiefer Sutherland, as he finds himself in the midst of a…

Oorlogswinter Oorlogswinter 7.0 1h 43min
Oorlogswinter
IMDb: 7
1h 43min

Set during the harsh winter of World War II, this film follows a young Dutch boy named Michiel as he navigates the complexities of war and resistance in Nazi-occupied Netherlands….

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Genre: Drama, History, War
A Woman in Berlin A Woman in Berlin 7.0 2h 11min
A Woman in Berlin
IMDb: 7
2h 11min

Set against the harrowing backdrop of post-World War II Berlin, this 2008 film directed by Max Färberböck explores the struggles and resilience of a woman navigating the chaos and devastation…

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Passchendaele Passchendaele 6.4 1h 54min
Passchendaele
IMDb: 6.4
1h 54min

Set against the backdrop of World War I, this film follows the journey of a Canadian soldier, Michael Dunne, played by Paul Gross, who also directed the movie. The narrative…

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The Hurt Locker The Hurt Locker 7.5 2h 11min
The Hurt Locker
IMDb: 7.5
2h 11min

Forced to play a dangerous game of cat-and-mouse in the chaos of war, an elite Army bomb squad unit must come together in a city where everyone is a potential enemy and every object could be a deadly bomb.

Religulous Religulous 7.6 1h 41min
Religulous
IMDb: 7.6
1h 41min

In this provocative documentary, comedian and political commentator Bill Maher embarks on a global journey to explore the world of religion and its impact on society. Directed by Larry Charles,…

Opium War Opium War 6.0 1h 30min
Opium War
IMDb: 6
1h 30min

Two American soldiers experience a helicopter crash in the Afghan desert, leaving them vulnerable to the harsh environment and reliant on the whims of a diverse family of Afghan opium…

Genre: Comedy, Drama, War
Miracle at St. Anna Miracle at St. Anna 6.1 2h 40min
Miracle at St. Anna
IMDb: 6.1
2h 40min

Set during World War II, this film follows four African American soldiers from the 92nd Infantry Division, known as the Buffalo Soldiers, who find themselves trapped behind enemy lines in…

Genre: Action, Drama, War
Che: Part One Che: Part One 7.1 2h 14min
Che: Part One
IMDb: 7.1
2h 14min

The Argentine, begins as Che and a band of Cuban exiles (led by Fidel Castro) reach the Cuban shore from Mexico in 1956. Within two years, they mobilized popular support and an army and toppled the U.S.-friendly regime of dictator Fulgencio Batista.

Superpower Superpower 7.0 1h 59min
Superpower
IMDb: 7
1h 59min

“Superpower” explores how the United States has utilized its influence to achieve global dominance by maintaining unmatched economic and military strength, alongside employing governmental deceit.

Tropic Thunder Tropic Thunder 7.1 1h 47min
Tropic Thunder
IMDb: 7.1
1h 47min

A satirical action-comedy film directed by Ben Stiller, this movie follows a group of self-absorbed actors who are dropped into the middle of a real jungle while filming a war…

The Sky Crawlers The Sky Crawlers 6.7 2h 1min
The Sky Crawlers
IMDb: 6.7
2h 1min

In a world where eternal youth is a reality, a group of young fighter pilots known as Kildren engage in endless aerial battles as part of a war that serves…

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Car Bomb Car Bomb 6.5 1h 41min
Car Bomb
IMDb: 6.5
1h 41min

Forget about nuclear missiles; the defining weapon of the twentieth century is the car bomb. After the events in Iraq, it has become clear that you can topple a superpower,…

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Genre: Documentary, War
Death In Love Death In Love 4.7 1h 37min
Death In Love
IMDb: 4.7
1h 37min

Set against the backdrop of a haunting past, this film explores the complex dynamics of a family scarred by the Holocaust. The narrative delves into the lives of two brothers…

Genre: Drama, Romance, War
Red Cliff Red Cliff 7.3 2h 25min
Red Cliff
IMDb: 7.3
2h 25min

In 208 A.D., in the final days of the Han Dynasty, shrewd Prime Minster Cao convinced the fickle Emperor Han the only way to unite all of China was to declare war on the kingdoms of Xu in the west and East Wu in the south. Thus began a military campaign of unprecedented scale. Left with no other hope for survival, the kingdoms of Xu and East Wu formed an unlikely alliance.

The Children of Huang Shi The Children of Huang Shi 7.0 2h 5min
The Children of Huang Shi
IMDb: 7
2h 5min

Set against the backdrop of the Second Sino-Japanese War, this film follows the journey of a young British journalist, George Hogg, portrayed by Jonathan Rhys Meyers, who finds himself in…

Genre: Drama, War
Waltz with Bashir Waltz with Bashir 8.0 1h 30min
Waltz with Bashir
IMDb: 8
1h 30min

Much awarded animated documentary, in which director and Israeli army veteran Ari Folman interviews friends and former soldiers about their memories of the 1982 Lebanon war and especially the Sabra and Shatila massacre in Beirut. The usage on animation enabled Folman to illustrate their personal memories and dreams.

1968 Tunnel Rats 1968 Tunnel Rats 4.8 1h 36min
1968 Tunnel Rats
IMDb: 4.8
1h 36min

Set during the Vietnam War, this intense film follows a group of American soldiers tasked with navigating the perilous underground tunnels used by the Viet Cong. The narrative delves into…

Genre: Action, Drama, War
Nije kraj Nije kraj 7.1 1h 40min
Nije kraj
IMDb: 7.1
1h 40min

Djuro, a Romany man with a big, joyful family, makes his living by acting in Serbian adult films. Through his witty and ironic viewpoint, we are introduced to Martin, a…

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Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance, War
The Boy in the Striped Pajamas The Boy in the Striped Pajamas 7.7 1h 34min
The Boy in the Striped Pajamas
IMDb: 7.7
1h 34min

When his family moves from their home in Berlin to a strange new house in Poland, young Bruno befriends Shmuel, a boy who lives on the other side of the fence where everyone seems to be wearing striped pajamas. Unaware of Shmuel’s fate as a Jewish prisoner or the role his own Nazi father plays in his imprisonment, Bruno embarks on a dangerous journey inside the camp’s walls.

Genre: Drama, History, War
The Red Baron The Red Baron 6.3 2h
The Red Baron
IMDb: 6.3
2h

Set against the backdrop of World War I, this film chronicles the life of the legendary German fighter pilot Manfred von Richthofen, known as the “Red Baron.” The narrative delves…

Stop Loss Stop Loss 6.4 1h 53min
Stop Loss
IMDb: 6.4
1h 53min

Directed by Kimberly Peirce, this 2008 drama delves into the emotional and psychological struggles faced by soldiers returning home from the Iraq War. The film stars Ryan Phillippe as a…

Genre: Drama, War