30 Gripping War Movies from 2020-2024 You Need to See
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AminaMovie · 2021 · 120m · War, History, DramaSet in 16th-century Zazzau, modern-day Zaria, Nigeria, Amina relies on her military expertise and strategies to protect her family's kingdom. Based on a true story.Stream onIMDb 4.0TMDB 6.4
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Marakkar: Lion of the Arabian SeaMovie · 2021 · 182m · History, War, Action"Marakkar: Lion of the Arabian Sea" tells the story of Kunjali Marakkar the Fourth, a daring naval chief who bravely fought against the Portuguese in ancient India. As the Calicut Zamorin's naval commander and India's first naval commander and freedom fighter, he is credited with winning 16 battles through his brilliant strategies and exceptional fighting abilities.Stream onIMDb 5.8TMDB 5.7
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Long Gone HeroesMovie · 2024 · 101m · Action, War, CrimeGunner, a seasoned special forces soldier hardened by years of combat, must return to the battlefield when his niece is kidnapped in South America. The situation escalates as Gunner and his team uncover a deeply corrupt private operation connected to his own past.Stream onIMDb 5.1TMDB 5.8
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The Commandant's ShadowMovie · 2024 · 103m · Documentary, History, WarHans Jurgen Höss had a privileged childhood in the family home at Auschwitz, while Jewish prisoner Anita Lasker-Wallfisch fought for survival within its walls. The film centers on the historic and moving encounter between them eighty years later. It's the first time a descendant of a notorious war criminal meets a survivor in a personal setting, Anita’s London home. Along with their children, Kai Höss and Maya Lasker-Wallfisch, the four people examine the weight of their families' legacies.Stream onIMDb 7.4TMDB 7.1
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The Battle for the MotherlandMovie · 2024 · 111m · Drama, WarThis is a story about Almagul, a driven young woman with dreams of being a cinematographer. As she pursues her ambitions, war erupts, and her lover is sent to the front lines. Determined to find him, Almagul risks everything by traveling into the war zone. This drama explores the strength of human bonds during conflict and examines how media influences our perception of war. Almagul’s journey reveals both the devastation of war and the power of love to overcome even the greatest obstacles.Stream onIMDb 4.5TMDB 6.4
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LibertateMovie · 2023 · 109m · Drama, History, ThrillerDecember 1989, Sibiu. Amidst the chaos of protests against the authorities, a militia unit is attacked. The situation quickly escalates into a violent clash between soldiers, militiamen, security forces, and civilians. While trying to escape the siege, Captain Viorel of the militia is captured and accused of terrorism.Stream onIMDb 7.3TMDB 6.7
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Irena's VowMovie · 2024 · 121m · War, Drama, HistoryWhen Irena Gut, 19, learns of the impending liquidation of the Jewish ghetto in Poland, she is promoted to housekeeper for a prominent Nazi officer. Resolved to save twelve Jewish workers, she hides them in the basement of the Major's house. For eight months, Irena uses her intelligence, humor, and bravery to keep her friends safe.Stream on - 8
KlondikeMovie · 2022 · 100m · Drama, WarThis is the story of a Ukrainian family living near the Russia-Ukraine border as the war begins. Irka refuses to leave her home even as their village is captured by armed forces. Shortly after, they find themselves at the center of an international air crash on July 17, 2014.Stream onIMDb 6.8TMDB 6.5
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SnipersMovie · 2022 · 96m · Drama, WarThis is the story of Zhang Taofang, a young soldier in the Chinese army. At 22 years old, during the Korean War, he became known for his exceptional marksmanship. Reports claim he killed or wounded 214 American soldiers with 435 shots in just 32 days.IMDb 6.2TMDB 6.8 - 10
The AmbushMovie · 2021 · 110m · War, Action, DramaIn winter 2018, UAE military personnel are deployed to deliver aid. At Mocha Base, three Emirati soldiers – Ali, Bilal, and Hindasi – are hopeful about returning home soon. During their final patrol through a narrow canyon, they are ambushed by heavily armed militants. Trapped, injured, and without communication, the soldiers face a desperate situation with dwindling resources and time. Back at base, their commander learns the attack was planned and initiates a rescue mission. Will air and ground support arrive in time to save them?Stream onIMDb 6.1TMDB 6.1
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AmaranMovie · 2024 · 169m · Action, Drama, AdventureThis is the true story of Major Mukund Varadarajan, an Indian Army officer who showed exceptional bravery during a counterterrorism operation in the Shopian district of Kashmir. The film portrays his courage in defending his country and the unwavering support of his wife, Indhu Rebecaa Varghese.Stream on - 12
A Radiant GirlMovie · 2022 · 100m · History, Drama, WarParis, summer 1942. Irene, a vibrant 19-year-old Jewish girl, is experiencing the joys of youth: new friends, romance, and a love for acting. She’s living a carefree life, unaware that her time may be limited. Her family watches as she explores the world, blissfully ignorant of impending danger.Stream onIMDb 6.1TMDB 6.2
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Captain MillerMovie · 2024 · 158m · Action, WarDuring the 1930s, in British India, Analeesan "Eesa," a former British Army captain, is determined to safeguard the local population. He is driven by a need to protect them after witnessing a horrific act committed by the British.Stream on - 14
Waiting for AnyaMovie · 2020 · 109m · Drama, WarIn the midst of World War II, Jo, a young shepherd, joins forces with the widow Horcada to secretly transport Jewish children from southern France into Spain.Stream onIMDb 6.1TMDB 6.2
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Rebel Moon - Part One: A Child of FireMovie · 2023 · 134m · Science Fiction, Action, AdventureA peaceful farming village on a faraway moon faces destruction when the powerful Motherworld military arrives. The village's only chance lies with a strange newcomer who emerges as their last hope.Stream on - 16
Gold RunMovie · 2022 · 117m · War, Action, AdventureFredrik is not naturally courageous, but he's unexpectedly tasked with a monumental mission: safeguarding the entire Norwegian gold reserve from the Nazis during their invasion of the country.Stream onIMDb 6.6TMDB 6.5
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MoffieMovie · 2020 · 104m · Drama, War, RomanceIn 1981 South Africa, a young man faces two years of mandatory military service marked by brutal conditions and pervasive racism. He must also conceal his homosexuality throughout this difficult period.Stream onIMDb 6.8TMDB 6.6
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Six Minutes to MidnightMovie · 2020 · 99m · Thriller, Drama, HistorySummer 1939. Wealthy German families send their daughters to a finishing school in an English seaside town, hoping to prepare them as ambassadors for a future Nazi regime by teaching them English. A teacher at the school recognizes the danger of the rising Nazi movement and tries to warn people. However, the authorities suspect he is the problem.Stream on - 19
Valley of the DeadMovie · 2020 · 101m · Comedy, Horror, WarIn Spain during the Civil War, two men who are bitter enemies are forced to join forces. Their uneasy alliance is tested when they encounter a horrifying new threat: flesh-eating zombies resulting from a secret Nazi experiment.Stream on - 20
ResistanceMovie · 2020 · 120m · War, History, DramaThis is the story of Marcel Marceau, the renowned mime, and his collaboration with a group of Jewish boy scouts and the French Resistance during World War II. Together, they undertake a mission to safeguard the lives of ten thousand orphans.Stream onIMDb 6.6TMDB 6.9
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Operation MincemeatMovie · 2022 · 128m · War, History, DramaIn 1943, two British intelligence officers devise Operation Mincemeat. Their plan involves dropping a body with fabricated documents off the coast of Spain, intending to deceive Nazi spies into thinking the Allies would invade Greece instead of Sicily.Stream on - 22
20 Days in MariupolMovie · 2023 · 94m · Documentary, WarWhen Russia invades Ukraine, a group of Ukrainian journalists finds themselves trapped in the besieged city of Mariupol. They fight to continue their work, documenting the war's horrors.Stream on - 23
The Battle at Lake Changjin II: Water Gate BridgeMovie · 2022 · 149m · War, History, ActionFollowing the events at Lake Changjin, brothers Wu Qianli and Wu Wanli are assigned a new mission with the People's Volunteer Army: to defend a crucial bridge that forms part of the American forces' retreat route as the Chinese advance.IMDb 5.6TMDB 6.3 - 24
Hell Hath No FuryMovie · 2021 · 94m · Action, WarMarie DuJardin, a French national accused of betrayal by her own people, is saved by American soldiers. Their offer is simple: to live, she must guide them to a hidden stash of gold before the Nazis find it and take it for themselves.Stream on - 25
Patriots TimeMovie · 2022 · 101m · Action, War, DramaSultan and Bekzat Ibrayev are brothers serving in the Kazakhstan Armed Forces, but their family is fractured. Sultan is an intelligence officer and Bekzat a fighter pilot. As an international terrorist group plots attacks on key facilities, the brothers must confront both a deadly threat and unresolved issues stemming from their father's death. Forced to work together to protect lives, they ultimately realize the importance of their homeland and family.Stream onIMDb 5.6TMDB 7.5
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The Greatest Beer Run EverMovie · 2022 · 127m · Drama, Comedy, WarDriven to support his friends fighting in Vietnam, Chickie embarks on an impulsive mission to deliver American beer to them. This well-intentioned act unexpectedly transforms Chickie's life and profoundly alters his outlook.Stream onIMDb 6.8TMDB 7.5
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GreyhoundMovie · 2020 · 92m · War, Action, DramaA new captain commands a fleet of allied ships, transporting thousands of soldiers through the dangerous "Black Pit" to the WWII front lines. For five days without air support, the captain and his crew must fight off enemy Nazi U-boats to ensure the allies have a fighting chance.Stream on - 28
Tom Clancy's Without RemorseMovie · 2021 · 110m · Action, Thriller, WarA highly skilled Navy SEAL discovers a global plot while pursuing justice for the killing of his wife, who was pregnant at the time.Stream onIMDb 5.8TMDB 6.9
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White BirdMovie · 2023 · 121m · Drama, WarJulian is struggling to adjust to a new school after being expelled from Beecher Prep for how he treated a classmate with a facial difference. His life begins to change when his grandmother shares a story from her past: a tale of bravery during her youth in Nazi-occupied France, where a classmate saved her from certain death.Stream on
