War Movies

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…

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…

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…

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.

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….

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…

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…

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…

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…

“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….

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…

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…

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.

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…

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…

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…

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” 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,…

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…

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…

Set against the harrowing backdrop of World War II, this gripping drama follows the true story of Salomon “Sally” Sorowitsch, a master counterfeiter, who is forced to assist the Nazis…

In this poignant drama, John Cusack delivers a compelling performance as Stanley Phillips, a father grappling with the sudden loss of his wife, who was serving in the military. As…

This documentary delves into the life and enduring impact of Simon Wiesenthal, a Holocaust survivor who dedicated his life to tracking down and bringing Nazi war criminals to justice. Through…

This 2007 film, directed by Brian De Palma, explores the harrowing experiences of American soldiers stationed in Iraq, focusing on the impact of war on both the soldiers and the…

“I Have Never Forgotten You” is a comprehensive look at the life and legacy of Simon Wiesenthal, the famed Nazi hunter and humanitarian. Narrated by Academy Award winning actress Nicole…

This innovative film blends animation and archival footage to recount the infamous trial of anti-war activists charged with inciting riots during the 1968 Democratic National Convention. Directed by Brett Morgen,…

Directed by Clint Eastwood, this film offers a poignant portrayal of the Battle of Iwo Jima from the perspective of Japanese soldiers. The narrative centers around General Tadamichi Kuribayashi, played…

Set against the backdrop of the Battle of Thermopylae, this visually striking film follows King Leonidas of Sparta, played by Gerard Butler, as he leads 300 of his finest warriors…

Set in post-World War II Berlin, this film follows American war correspondent Jake Geismer, played by George Clooney, as he navigates a city rife with political intrigue and moral ambiguity….

Directed by Clint Eastwood, this film delves into the complex realities behind one of the most iconic images of World War II: the raising of the American flag on Iwo…

Set against the backdrop of World War I, this film follows a group of young American men who volunteer to become fighter pilots in the French military before the United…

Set in a dystopian future where humanity faces extinction due to global infertility, the film follows Theo, a disillusioned bureaucrat, who is unexpectedly tasked with protecting a miraculously pregnant woman….

Set during the Vietnam War, this gripping film follows the harrowing true story of Dieter Dengler, a German-American pilot who is shot down and captured in Laos. Christian Bale delivers…

Set against the backdrop of World War II, this gripping thriller follows the journey of a young Jewish woman, Rachel Stein, as she navigates the treacherous landscape of Nazi-occupied Netherlands….

Set against the backdrop of post-Civil War Spain, this film weaves a dark and enchanting tale of a young girl named Ofelia, who discovers a mysterious labyrinth and encounters a…

Set during World War II, this film follows the journey of North African soldiers who enlist in the French army to fight against the Nazis, highlighting their bravery and the…

In a turbulent Eastern European nation, armed rebels launch a coup, forcing the president to seek refuge at the U.S. embassy. After the U.S. ambassador is killed by the merciless…

Set against the backdrop of World War II, this film follows a group of Australian soldiers as they endure the harrowing conditions of the Kokoda Track campaign in Papua New…

Set against the backdrop of the Irish War of Independence in the early 1920s, this film follows two brothers, Damien and Teddy O’Donovan, as they navigate the turbulent political landscape…

Set against the harrowing backdrop of the Rwandan Genocide, this film follows the experiences of a British teacher, played by John Hurt, and a young idealistic volunteer, portrayed by Hugh…

Sidney J. Furie’s film, The Veteran, is a commendable direct-to-DVD release that seemed destined to be a “pleasant surprise” until it unexpectedly unraveled with a disastrous and unforeseen conclusion.

Set against the backdrop of World War I, this poignant film explores the extraordinary events of the Christmas truce of 1914, where soldiers from opposing sides laid down their arms…

The Crusades: Crescent & the Cross presents the epic battle between two superpowers of the Middle Ages: the Christian Crusaders and the Muslims. Fought over two centuries, the conflict decided…

Set against the backdrop of the Gulf War, this film follows the journey of a young Marine sniper, Anthony Swofford, portrayed by Jake Gyllenhaal, as he navigates the psychological and…

Set in 1930s Shanghai, this film follows the intertwining lives of a blind American diplomat, played by Ralph Fiennes, and a Russian countess, portrayed by Natasha Richardson, who has been…

Set against the backdrop of the Falklands War, this film delves into the haunting memories of a veteran as he reflects on his harrowing experiences during the conflict. The narrative…

Set during World War II, this film follows the daring mission of American soldiers as they attempt to rescue over 500 Allied prisoners of war from a Japanese camp in…

Set during the Korean War, this film explores the unexpected camaraderie that develops between stranded soldiers from opposing sides and a downed American pilot in a remote, idyllic village untouched…