War Movies

Set in the rural landscapes of 1930s China, this film follows the life of a young woman who is married off to a much older, leprous winemaker. As she navigates…

Set during the Vietnam War, this gripping film follows a young soldier, Chris Taylor, played by Charlie Sheen, as he navigates the brutal realities of combat and the moral complexities…

In this 1986 film, Clint Eastwood stars as Gunnery Sergeant Tom Highway, a grizzled and battle-hardened Marine nearing retirement who is tasked with whipping a ragtag group of young Marines…

In this animated film directed by Jimmy T. Murakami, an elderly British couple, Jim and Hilda Bloggs, attempt to survive the aftermath of a nuclear attack using government-issued pamphlets as…

In this 1986 film directed by John Hough, viewers are taken on a thrilling journey that blends elements of science fiction and adventure. The story follows Jim Ferguson, a modern-day…

Directed by Tony Scott, this 1986 action drama follows the story of a talented but reckless Navy pilot, played by Tom Cruise, as he competes at an elite fighter weapons…

Set against the backdrop of World War II, this gripping drama delves into the true story of an American soldier, played by James Coburn, who becomes embroiled in a series…

In this gripping drama directed by Oliver Stone, the story follows Richard Boyle, a down-and-out journalist played by James Woods, who travels to El Salvador in the early 1980s to…

In this film, a handful of individuals are compelled to escape their stronghold, a Mission, using an old school bus when the Viet Cong launch a brutal attack. As they…

In this 1986 action-packed thriller, a group of elite commandos is tasked with rescuing hostages from a hijacked airplane. The film stars Chuck Norris and Lee Marvin, who lead the…

In this 1986 action film directed by Sidney J. Furie, a young pilot named Doug Masters embarks on a daring mission to rescue his father, an Air Force colonel, who…

In New York, trapper Tom Dobb is reluctantly drawn into the American Revolution when his son, Ned, is forcibly recruited into the military by the nefarious Sergeant Major Peasy. Determined…

Set against the harrowing backdrop of World War II, this Soviet war drama follows a young boy named Florya as he experiences the brutal realities of conflict in Nazi-occupied Belarus….

Set against the backdrop of feudal Japan, this epic drama follows an aging warlord who decides to divide his kingdom among his three sons, leading to betrayal and chaos. The…

In this action-packed sequel, Vietnam War veteran John Rambo, played by Sylvester Stallone, is released from prison to undertake a covert mission to rescue American POWs still held captive in…

Set during the Vietnam War, this action-packed film follows Colonel James Braddock, played by Chuck Norris, as he endures the brutal conditions of a prisoner of war camp. The story…

In this action-packed film directed by Joseph Zito, Chuck Norris stars as Colonel James Braddock, a former prisoner of war who embarks on a daring mission to rescue American soldiers…

Set against the harrowing backdrop of the Cambodian genocide, this gripping drama follows the true story of New York Times journalist Sydney Schanberg and his Cambodian translator, Dith Pran. As…

Set against the backdrop of World War II, this gripping drama follows the investigation into the murder of a black sergeant on a Louisiana military base. The film delves into…

In a small American town, a group of teenagers bands together to resist an unexpected invasion by foreign forces, showcasing their resilience and resourcefulness. The film features a young Patrick…

Set against the backdrop of the Nicaraguan Revolution, this gripping drama follows three journalists who find themselves entangled in the political turmoil and moral complexities of war. The film stars…

Set against the harrowing backdrop of World War II, this animated film follows the life of a young boy and his family in Hiroshima, as they struggle to survive the…

Set against the backdrop of a Japanese prisoner-of-war camp during World War II, this film explores the complex relationships between captors and captives, focusing on the cultural and personal conflicts…

Set in post-World War II Brooklyn, this poignant drama follows the complex relationships between three characters: Stingo, an aspiring writer from the South; Nathan, a charismatic but troubled Jewish intellectual;…

In this gripping action drama, a Vietnam War veteran named John Rambo, played by Sylvester Stallone, finds himself at odds with a small-town sheriff and his deputies. As tensions escalate,…

In the hellish setting of World War II Vojvodina, a male and female resistance fighter attempt to evade capture by Nazi forces.

In this 1982 film directed by Michael Pressman, Richard Pryor stars as a Vietnam War veteran who returns home to face a series of personal and financial challenges. The protagonist’s…

In this 1981 drama directed by Harold Becker, a group of cadets at a military academy faces an unexpected crisis when they learn that their school is set to be…

Set during World War II, this gripping German war film follows the harrowing journey of a U-boat crew as they navigate the treacherous waters of the Atlantic. Directed by Wolfgang…

Set against the backdrop of World War I, this film follows the journey of two young Australian sprinters, Archy Hamilton and Frank Dunne, who enlist in the army and find…

Set against the backdrop of World War II, this gripping thriller follows a German spy, played by Donald Sutherland, who is on a mission to uncover the Allies’ plans for…

In this 1981 comedy directed by Ivan Reitman, Bill Murray stars as a down-on-his-luck cab driver who decides to join the U.S. Army after losing his job and girlfriend. Alongside…

Set during World War II, this film follows a group of Allied prisoners of war who are interned in a German camp. The captives, led by a British officer, are…

Set against the backdrop of the Italian colonization of Libya, this historical drama chronicles the resistance led by Omar Mukhtar, a Bedouin leader, against the oppressive regime of Mussolini. The…

In this 1980 comedy directed by Howard Zieff, Goldie Hawn stars as a pampered young woman who impulsively joins the U.S. Army after her life takes an unexpected turn. The…

This 1980 war film, directed by Samuel Fuller, follows a squad of American soldiers from the 1st Infantry Division, known as “The Big Red One,” as they navigate the harrowing…

Set during the Second Boer War, this gripping courtroom drama follows the trial of three Australian soldiers accused of war crimes. Directed by Bruce Beresford, the film delves into themes…

Akira Kurosawa’s lauded feudal epic presents the tale of a petty thief who is recruited to impersonate Shingen, an aging warlord, in order to avoid attacks by competing clans. When Shingen dies, his generals reluctantly agree to have the impostor take over as the powerful ruler. He soon begins to appreciate life as Shingen, but his commitment to the role is tested when he must lead his troops into battle against the forces of a rival warlord.

In this intriguing science fiction film directed by Don Taylor, a modern nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, the USS Nimitz, finds itself inexplicably transported back in time to the day before the…

At the height of the Vietnam war, Captain Benjamin Willard is sent on a dangerous mission that, officially, ”does not exist, nor will it ever exist.” His goal is to locate – and eliminate – a mysterious Green Beret Colonel named Walter Kurtz, who has been leading his personal army on illegal guerrilla missions into enemy territory.

Oskar is born in Germany in 1924 with an advanced intellect. Repulsed by the hypocrisy of adults and the irresponsibility of society, he refuses to grow older after his third birthday.

Set against the backdrop of the Anglo-Zulu War, this historical drama meticulously depicts the events leading up to the Battle of Isandlwana in 1879. The film showcases the tension and…

A group of working-class friends decides to enlist in the Army during the Vietnam War and finds it to be hellish chaos — not the noble venture they imagined. Before…

In France during the war, Eliane, a pharmacist, embarks on a passionate relationship with Armand, her assistant. However, she quickly finds herself under his control as he increasingly exploits her,…

Set in the waning days of World War II, this controversial film explores the harrowing experiences of a group of young captives subjected to the whims of four fascist libertines…

In the Eighteenth Century, in a small village in Ireland, Redmond Barry is a young farm boy in love with his cousin Nora Brady. When Nora engages to the British Captain John Quin, Barry challenges him for a duel of pistols. He wins and escapes to Dublin, but is robbed on the road. Without any other alternative, Barry joins the British Army to fight in the Seven Years War.

The beginings of the Algerian Revolution as seen through the eyes of a peasant.

This 1973 documentary, directed by Peter Davis, offers a compelling examination of the Vietnam War, exploring its impact on both the United States and Vietnam. Through a combination of interviews,…

Set against the backdrop of the Mexican Revolution, this film follows the unlikely partnership between an Irish explosives expert, played by James Coburn, and a Mexican bandit, portrayed by Rod…

The second installment of an epic war drama explores the impact of conflict on individuals, tracing the journey of the Godai family from 1935 during Japan’s incursion into China. This…

This sweeping cinematic masterpiece portrays the rule of Mihai Pătrașcu, famously known as “Mihai Viteazul” or “Michael the Brave,” from 1593 to 1601. He is celebrated for uniting the three…

Set during World War II, this film follows Captain John Yossarian, a U.S. Army Air Forces B-25 bombardier, as he grapples with the absurdities and bureaucratic paradoxes of military life….

”Patton” tells the tale of General George S. Patton, famous tank commander of World War II. The film begins with patton’s career in North Africa and progresses through the invasion…

The staff of a Korean War field hospital use humor and high jinks to keep their sanity in the face of the horror of war.

In the summer of 1941, tensions between the United States and Japan are at a boiling point due to ongoing embargos and unsuccessful diplomatic efforts. “Tora! Tora! Tora!”—a title derived…

This 1969 documentary, directed by Marcel Ophüls, delves into the complex and often uncomfortable realities of life in France during the German occupation in World War II. Through interviews with…

Set against the grim backdrop of Nazi-occupied France during World War II, this film delves into the clandestine world of the French Resistance. The narrative follows a group of dedicated…

World War II is raging, and an American general has been captured and is being held hostage in the Schloss Adler, a Bavarian castle that’s nearly impossible to breach. It’s…

12 American military prisoners in World War II are ordered to infiltrate a well-guarded enemy château and kill the Nazi officers vacationing there. The soldiers, most of whom are facing…

Set against the backdrop of the Algerian War of Independence, this gripping film meticulously chronicles the intense urban warfare between Algerian insurgents and French colonial forces. Directed by Gillo Pontecorvo,…

This harrowing docudrama, directed by Peter Watkins, presents a chilling portrayal of the potential aftermath of a nuclear attack on Britain. Through a blend of fictional narrative and documentary-style interviews,…

Set against the backdrop of a Japanese POW camp during World War II, this film explores the complex dynamics of survival and power among the prisoners. The story follows Corporal…

Set against the tense backdrop of the Cold War, this gripping naval drama follows the crew of a U.S. Navy destroyer as they engage in a high-stakes cat-and-mouse game with…

Set in a small town in Slovakia during World War II, this poignant drama follows the story of a humble carpenter, Tóno Brtko, who is appointed as the “Aryan controller”…

Set in a British military prison in North Africa during World War II, this gripping drama explores the brutal conditions faced by soldiers who are imprisoned for various offenses. The…

This 1965 film, directed by Orson Welles, is a unique adaptation of several of Shakespeare’s plays, focusing on the character of Sir John Falstaff. The narrative weaves together elements from…

Because of a technical defect an American bomber team mistakenly orders the destruction of Moscow. The President of the United States has but little time to prevent an atomic catastrophe…

In this tense Cold War thriller directed by Sidney Lumet, a technical malfunction sends American bombers on a mission to drop nuclear bombs on Moscow, leading to a high-stakes race…

In this satirical masterpiece directed by Stanley Kubrick, the world teeters on the brink of nuclear disaster due to a deranged general’s actions. The film cleverly explores the absurdity of…

Set during World War II, this classic film follows a group of Allied prisoners of war as they plan a daring escape from a German POW camp. The ensemble cast…

The inaugural Sultan of Egypt and Syria spearheads the Muslim military efforts to repel the European Christian invaders during the Third Crusade.

The story of British officer T.E. Lawrence’s mission to aid the Arab tribes in their revolt against the Ottoman Empire during the First World War. Lawrence becomes a flamboyant, messianic…

The retelling of June 6, 1944, from the perspectives of the Germans, US, British, Canadians, and the Free French. Marshall Erwin Rommel, touring the defenses being established as part of…

Set against the backdrop of post-World War II Germany, this gripping courtroom drama delves into the moral complexities of justice as it follows the trial of four German judges accused…

Spartacus, a defiant Thracian who has lived his entire life in bondage, is purchased by Batiatus, a trainer of gladiators. After enduring weeks of rigorous training designed to prepare him…

Set against the harrowing backdrop of World War II, this film follows the journey of a Japanese soldier, Private Tamura, who is struggling to survive in the Philippines amidst the…

Set against the backdrop of World War I, this Italian film directed by Mario Monicelli follows the lives of two reluctant soldiers, played by Vittorio Gassman and Alberto Sordi, as…

Set against the backdrop of World War II, this film follows Kaji, a pacifist and socialist, as he navigates the moral complexities of managing a labor camp in Japanese-occupied Manchuria….

The classic story of English POWs in Burma forced to build a bridge to aid the war effort of their Japanese captors. British and American intelligence officers conspire to blow…

Set against the backdrop of World War I, this gripping drama follows Colonel Dax, played by Kirk Douglas, as he navigates the moral complexities of military command and the harsh…

The story of a family of Quakers in Indiana in 1862. Their religious sect is strongly opposed to violence and war. It’s not easy for them to meet the rules of their religion in everyday life but when Southern troops pass the area they are in real trouble. Should they fight, despite their peaceful attitude?

Set against the grim backdrop of World War II, this film follows the harrowing journey of a French Resistance fighter imprisoned by the Nazis. The protagonist meticulously plans his escape,…

Set against the backdrop of World War II, this poignant film follows a Japanese soldier named Mizushima, who becomes separated from his unit in Burma. As he embarks on a…

Directed by Alain Resnais, this poignant 1955 documentary delves into the harrowing realities of concentration camps during World War II. Through a combination of contemporary footage and archival images, it…

In 1941 Hawaii, a private is cruelly punished for not boxing on his unit’s team, while his captain’s wife and second in command are falling in love.

Set during World War II, this gripping drama unfolds in a German POW camp where American airmen are held captive. The story centers around the suspicions and tensions that arise…

Set in the tumultuous period of civil war in 16th-century Japan, this film follows the intertwined fates of two ambitious peasants, Genjuro and Tobei, who are driven by dreams of…

The relationship between Sergeant Stryker and a group of rebellious recruits is made difficult by the Sergeant’s tough training tactics. At Tarawa, the leathernecks have a chance to see Stryker…

It’s the hope that sustains the spirit of every GI: the dream of the day when he will finally return home. For three WWII veterans, the day has arrived. But…

Set against the backdrop of World War II, this film follows the story of a British airman, played by David Niven, who miraculously survives a plane crash and finds himself…

Shortly after Pearl Harbor, a squadron of PT-boat crews in the Philippines must battle the Navy brass between skirmishes with the Japanese. The title says it all about the Navy’s…

After an attack against the guard of the Third Reich, Nazi repression intensifies, and the Czechoslovakian resistance’s organized sabotage in an aircraft factory leads to Gestapo shootings.

A suspense tale revolving around the memories of a Danish saboteur as he awaits his execution in a German war-time prison.

Escaping a Nazi prison train in war-torn Italy, an American and a British soldier set out for the Swiss border and find themselves leading a multi-national party of refugees for the Italian underground.

ROME, OPEN CITY is a landmark in film history. Filmed in secrecy during the Nazi occupation of Italy, the film shows a realistic portrayal of the underground resistance in Italy in 1945. The film has strong impacting imagery with its mix of fiction and reality that strengthened Italian Neo-realism and the film industry.

Set during World War II, this film follows the daring Doolittle Raid, a pivotal air attack on Tokyo by American forces. The story centers on the experiences of the pilots…