War Movies

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
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.

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
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,…

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
Flame and Citron Flame and Citron 7.2 2h 10min
Flame and Citron
IMDb: 7.2
2h 10min

Set against the backdrop of World War II, this gripping Danish film delves into the lives of two resistance fighters, Flame and Citron, who are part of the Holger Danske…

Genre: Action, Drama, History, War
The Four Horsemen The Four Horsemen 3.4 1h 58min
The Four Horsemen
IMDb: 3.4
1h 58min

Four standout high school football players join the Marines and are deployed to the Iraq war. After one is killed and another injured, they come back home, only to discover…

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Genre: Action, Drama, War
Standard Operating Procedure Standard Operating Procedure 7.4 1h 57min
Standard Operating Procedure
IMDb: 7.4
1h 57min

Errol Morris explores the events involving the mistreatment and torture of individuals suspected of terrorism by U.S. military personnel at the Abu Ghraib prison.

Les femmes de l’ombre Les femmes de l’ombre 6.7 1h 57min
Les femmes de l’ombre
IMDb: 6.7
1h 57min

May 1944, a group of French servicewomen and resistance fighters are enlisted into the British Special Operations Executive commando group under the command of Louise Desfontaines and her brother Pierre….

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Genre: Drama, History, War
Les femmes de l’ombre Les femmes de l’ombre 6.7 1h 57min
Les femmes de l’ombre
IMDb: 6.7
1h 57min

Set against the backdrop of World War II, this gripping drama follows a group of courageous French women who are recruited by the British Special Operations Executive to undertake a…

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Genre: Drama, History, War
Meet the Spartans Meet the Spartans 2.8 1h 24min
Meet the Spartans
IMDb: 2.8
1h 24min

In this 2008 parody film directed by Jason Friedberg and Aaron Seltzer, the story follows a comical retelling of the legendary Battle of Thermopylae, with a focus on spoofing the…

Genre: Comedy, Fantasy, War
Where in the World Is Osama Bin Laden? Where in the World Is Osama Bin Laden? 6.5 1h 33min
Where in the World Is Osama Bin Laden?
IMDb: 6.5
1h 33min

In this 2008 documentary, filmmaker Morgan Spurlock embarks on a global quest to find the elusive Osama Bin Laden. The film combines humor and serious inquiry as Spurlock travels to…

120 120 7.2 1h 54min
120
IMDb: 7.2
1h 54min

During the Battle of Sarikamis, the Ottoman forces find themselves without ammunition and turn to the residents of Van for assistance, as they possess the necessary supplies. However, with the…

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Genre: Drama, History, War
American Son American Son 5.7 1h 30min
American Son
IMDb: 5.7
1h 30min

The narrative follows a young Marine who has just completed his training at Camp Pendleton. During a four-day Thanksgiving break, he must navigate the challenges of growing up and deal…

Genre: Drama, Romance, War
The Soviet Story The Soviet Story 8.1 1h 26min
The Soviet Story
IMDb: 8.1
1h 26min

“The Soviet Story” explores the narrative of a World War II ally that collaborated with the Nazis in their persecution of Jews and committed mass atrocities against its own citizens….

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Shake Hands with the Devil Shake Hands with the Devil 7.6 1h 52min
Shake Hands with the Devil
IMDb: 7.6
1h 52min

Canadian Lt. General Romeo Dallaire served as the military leader of the UN mission in Rwanda, and this film presents a personal and painfully true account of his experiences during…

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Genre: Drama, History, War
Body of War Body of War 7.8 1h 27min
Body of War
IMDb: 7.8
1h 27min

This documentary explores the life of Tomas Young, a 25-year-old veteran who was paralyzed during his service in Iraq and subsequently became an advocate for peace.

Genre: Documentary, War
My Enemy’s Enemy My Enemy’s Enemy 7.3 1h 27min
My Enemy’s Enemy
IMDb: 7.3
1h 27min

A look at the history of one-time Gestapo commander Klaus Barbie, infamously known as “The Butcher of Lyon.” This documentary’s main focus will be on Barbie’s post-war activities, in which…

My Enemy’s Enemy My Enemy’s Enemy 7.3 1h 27min
My Enemy’s Enemy
IMDb: 7.3
1h 27min

This documentary delves into the life of Klaus Barbie, the notorious former Gestapo leader dubbed “The Butcher of Lyon.” It primarily examines his actions after World War II, highlighting how…

No End in Sight No End in Sight 8.2 1h 42min
No End in Sight
IMDb: 8.2
1h 42min

This critically acclaimed documentary, directed by Charles Ferguson, delves into the intricacies and missteps of the United States’ military and political involvement in Iraq following the 2003 invasion. Through a…

Genre: Documentary, War
White Light/Black Rain: The Destruction of Hiroshima and Nagasaki White Light/Black Rain: The Destruction of Hiroshima and Nagasaki 8.2 1h 26min
White Light/Black Rain: The Destruction of Hiroshima and Nagasaki
IMDb: 8.2
1h 26min

This powerful documentary, directed by Steven Okazaki, delves into the harrowing aftermath of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki during World War II. Through a series of interviews with…

Namibia: The Struggle for Liberation Namibia: The Struggle for Liberation 5.8 2h 41min
Namibia: The Struggle for Liberation
IMDb: 5.8
2h 41min

“Namibia: The Struggle for Liberation” is a sweeping 2007 film that chronicles Namibia’s fight for independence from South African rule. The story is told through the experiences of Sam Nujoma,…

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Genre: Drama, History, War
The Last Legion The Last Legion 5.4 1h 42min
The Last Legion
IMDb: 5.4
1h 42min

Set against the backdrop of the fall of the Roman Empire, this historical adventure follows the young Romulus Augustus, the last emperor of Rome, as he embarks on a perilous…

Nanking Nanking 7.7 1h 28min
Nanking
IMDb: 7.7
1h 28min

This powerful documentary, directed by Bill Guttentag and Dan Sturman, delves into the harrowing events of the 1937 Nanking Massacre, where Japanese troops invaded the Chinese city of Nanking. Through…