30 Gripping War Movies from 2014 That Will Leave You Reflecting
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In the turbulent year of 2014, filmmakers around the world delved into the complexities and chaos of war through a selection of captivating films. These top 30 War of 2014 movies not only showcase the raw emotion and brutality of combat but also explore its impact on individuals and communities. From harrowing tales of conflict in foreign lands to poignant stories set against the backdrop of home front struggles, these films offer a powerful exploration of humanity's capacity for resilience and survival. Brace yourself as we delve into the trenches and battlefields of these unforgettable cinematic experiences.
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KajakiMovie · 2014 · 108m · Thriller, War, AdventureBritish soldiers stationed at the Kajaki Dam launch a mission to find and assist a three-person team. The team is in trouble after an injury sustained by one member as a result of a landmine explosion.IMDb 7.1TMDB 6.6 - 2
InvasionMovie · 2014 · 94m · Documentary, History, WarINVASION is a documentary examining a nation's shared history. The 1989 U.S. invasion of Panama is used as a starting point to explore how people remember, reshape, and sometimes omit their past. This process shapes their identity and influences who they are today.IMDb 6.8TMDB 7.3 - 3
Road 47Movie · 2014 · 107m · War, History, DramaIn Italy during World War II, a Brazilian Expeditionary Force platoon is caught in a panic and runs into no man's land. Cold, hungry, and unprepared, the soldiers face court-martial or a dangerous mission behind enemy lines. They choose the latter, aiming to disarm Italy's most heavily guarded minefield to redeem themselves. Along the way, they encounter two other deserters: an Italian soldier seeking to join the Partisans and a German officer weary of war. With unexpected assistance from their former enemies, the soldiers attempt a mission thought to be impossible.IMDb 6.2TMDB 6.2 - 4
The Hornet's NestMovie · 2014 · 93m · War, Documentary, HistoryThis documentary follows journalist Mike Boettcher and his son Carlos as they report from the center of Afghanistan's ongoing conflict. As journalists, they have unique access, using their cameras to show a realistic view of life in a war zone. The film explores the relationship between father and son while also highlighting the difficulties of a long war. Through powerful visuals, it captures raw emotions, challenging situations, and moments of connection, offering insight into the human side of war reporting and the strength of those who cover it.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.3 - 5
Secrets of WarMovie · 2014 · 95m · War, Family, DramaTuur and Lambert are best friends, but war is approaching and threatening to alter their lives. Tuur's father has joined the resistance, and even his older brother appears to be involved. Lambert's family, however, chooses to cooperate with the Germans. The arrival of a new girl from the city leads to a friendship with the boys, but she confides in only one of them. This choice creates a rift between the friends and ultimately puts her in danger.IMDb 7.1TMDB 6.6 - 6
Corn IslandMovie · 2014 · 100m · Drama, WarThe Inguri River marks the border between Georgia and Abkhazia. A spring flood has formed a small island in the river, seemingly ideal for growing corn. At least, that's what an elderly farmer believes, his weathered face mirroring the land he's known for decades.IMDb 7.4TMDB 7.2 - 7
Last Days in VietnamMovie · 2014 · 98m · War, DocumentaryAs the Vietnam War ends, the North Vietnamese Army advances on Saigon, causing widespread panic among the South Vietnamese population trying to flee. American soldiers and diplomats on the ground face a difficult choice: follow White House instructions to evacuate only American citizens, or do otherwise.IMDb 7.6TMDB 7.3 - 8
Burning BlueMovie · 2014 · 100m · Drama, Romance, WarTwo Navy fighter pilots develop a secret relationship that threatens to unravel their lives and careers.IMDb 6.2TMDB 6.1 - 9
Greenery Will Bloom AgainMovie · 2014 · 76m · WarItaly, World War I, northeastern front, following the intense battles of 1917. One night, a group of soldiers experiences the harsh realities of war. Events unfold without a clear order: the tranquil mountains transform into a deadly landscape. Every story shared in the film is based on a true event.IMDb 6.9TMDB 6.7 - 10
Stones for the RampartMovie · 2014 · 111m · War, Drama, HistoryFor three young friends – Alek, Sophy, and Rudy – defeat is a victory. Their ambitious plans for the future, as recent high school graduates in Warsaw, are shattered by the events of September 1939. Thrust into adulthood during a time of immense upheaval, they face a difficult choice: survive at any cost or fight for their homeland's freedom, risking everything. Raised with patriotic values and shaped by scouting ideals, the boys choose to fight. They become soldiers, and though constantly facing death, they find a way to live fully.IMDb 6.2TMDB 6.7 - 11
Boys of Abu GhraibMovie · 2014 · 103m · Drama, War, ThrillerAn American soldier stationed at Abu Ghraib is confined to the notorious Hard Site, where he forms a clandestine friendship with an Iraqi detainee.IMDb 5.4TMDB 5.4 - 12
DiplomacyMovie · 2014 · 84m · Drama, History, WarIn August 1944, the future of Paris hangs in the balance. General von Choltitz is tasked by Hitler with completely destroying the city. As he makes preparations to carry out the order, Swedish consul Raoul Nordling attempts a diplomatic mission to persuade the general to disobey Hitler and spare Paris.IMDb 7.1TMDB 7.0 - 13
Fort BlissMovie · 2014 · 116m · War, DramaFollowing a long deployment in Afghanistan, a highly decorated U.S. Army medic and a single mother finds it difficult to reconnect with her young son.IMDb 6.4TMDB 6.4 - 14
Testament of YouthMovie · 2015 · 129m · History, Drama, War*Testament of Youth* is a powerful story of love, war, and memory, adapted from Vera Brittain's influential memoir, a classic account of World War I from a woman's perspective. The film follows a young woman's journey from hopeful beginnings to facing despair and finding resilience. It explores themes of first love, the senselessness of war, and the struggle to find meaning in the darkest of times.IMDb 7.2TMDB 7.3 - 15
VirungaMovie · 2014 · 100m · Documentary, WarVirunga, Africa's oldest national park and a UNESCO World Heritage site, is caught in a conflict zone. Insurgencies vying for control of the land seek to profit from its resources. Within this struggle, Virunga is also home to the world's last remaining population of critically endangered mountain gorillas. A small group of dedicated park rangers and journalists are working to protect the park's borders and expose those who threaten it. Featuring compelling footage and highlighting the gentle nature of the gorillas, Virunga is a powerful story about a continuing political and environmental crisis in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.IMDb 8.1TMDB 7.9 - 16
FuryMovie · 2014 · 135m · War, Drama, ActionApril 1945. With the war in Europe nearing its end, Sergeant Wardaddy leads his five-man tank crew on a dangerous mission deep behind enemy lines. Facing overwhelming numbers and firepower, and with a new, inexperienced soldier joining them, Wardaddy and his men fight a desperate battle to strike at the core of Nazi Germany.IMDb 7.6TMDB 7.5 - 17
Warsaw 44Movie · 2014 · 127m · Drama, History, WarWarsaw, Poland, August 1st, 1944. After five years of brutal Nazi occupation, the city's people have endured unimaginable terror. As the Soviet Army nears, the youngest and most courageous citizens unite to fight back, street by street. Their struggle for freedom will demand a heavy price.IMDb 6.6TMDB 6.8 - 18
SarajevoMovie · 2014 · 98m · Thriller, History, WarIn June 1914, Sarajevo becomes the setting for a thriller by Andreas Prochaska and Martin Ambrosch. The film follows examining magistrate Dr. Leo Pfeffer (Florian Teichtmeister) as he investigates the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand. Amidst lawlessness, violence, intrigue, and betrayal, Leo fights to uphold his principles and protect his love, Marija, and her father, a respected Serbian merchant. However, the events in Sarajevo trigger a chain reaction that will inevitably lead to the outbreak of World War I.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.2 - 19
Jarhead 2: Field of FireMovie · 2014 · 103m · War, ActionCorporal Chris Merrimette, hardened by war, leads his unit on a resupply mission to a remote outpost near Taliban territory. In Helmand province, a Navy SEAL asks them to join an operation: protect an Afghan woman known for her opposition to the Taliban as she tries to flee the country. Without backup, Merrimette and his team must fight their way through the dangerous landscape to ensure her safe passage.IMDb 5.4TMDB 6.2 - 20
Saints and Soldiers: The VoidMovie · 2014 · 96m · WarMay 1945, in the German Harz Mountains, a U.S. tank crew stumbles upon a group of German soldiers setting up an ambush for American supply trucks.IMDb 5.3TMDB 5.1 - 21
TimbuktuMovie · 2014 · 96m · Drama, WarNear Timbuktu, Mali, where Islamic militants enforce strict religious law and disrupt everyday life, a cattleman kills a fisherman.IMDb 7.1TMDB 7.0 - 22
The Taking of Tiger MountainMovie · 2014 · 141m · Thriller, War, AdventureTo dismantle a dangerous bandit gang from within, Yang Zirong assumes the identity of a bandit. He forms an alliance with a captive, and together they rise up against the ruthless warlord, Hawk.IMDb 6.4TMDB 6.6 - 23
Against the SunMovie · 2014 · 99m · War, AdventureDuring a reconnaissance flight in World War II, a pilot, bombardier, and radioman are forced to abandon their plane and end up adrift on a lifeboat with no food or water.IMDb 6.5TMDB 7.0 - 24
The Monuments MenMovie · 2014 · 118m · War, Drama, HistoryThe Monuments Men is a true story about a remarkable mission during World War II. A team of unlikely heroes – museum directors, artists, architects, curators, and art historians – risked everything to save priceless works of art from Nazi destruction. They journeyed to the war front to locate and protect masterpieces, determined to return them to their owners. Facing immense danger, could these men succeed in their extraordinary quest?IMDb 6.1TMDB 6.1 - 25
The Water DivinerMovie · 2014 · 112m · War, DramaIn 1919, Australian farmer Joshua Connor journeys to Turkey to learn what happened to his three sons, who were reported missing during the war. Determined to find out the truth and find closure, Joshua navigates the dangerous, post-war country.IMDb 7.0TMDB 6.8 - 26
Seal Team Eight: Behind Enemy LinesMovie · 2014 · 98m · Action, War, DramaA special forces unit, Seal Team Eight, is deployed to the Democratic Republic of Congo. Their mission: infiltrate the country, shut down a hidden uranium mine, and prevent a major adversary from illegally exporting weapon-grade uranium.IMDb 4.4TMDB 6.1 - 27
UnbrokenMovie · 2014 · 137m · Drama, WarThis is the story of Louis Zamperini, an Olympic runner whose life took a dramatic turn when he was captured by the Japanese during World War II.IMDb 7.2TMDB 7.4 - 28
300: Rise of an EmpireMovie · 2014 · 102m · Action, Drama, WarIn a bid to unite Greece, General Themistocles spearheads a pivotal military campaign that reshapes the war's trajectory. He confronts the overwhelming Persian army commanded by Xerxes, now a god, and Artemisia, the Persian navy's formidable commander seeking retribution.IMDb 6.2TMDB 6.1 - 29
American SniperMovie · 2014 · 133m · War, ActionNavy SEAL Chris Kyle dedicates himself to protecting his fellow soldiers, becoming one of America's deadliest snipers. His exceptional skill saves many lives but also makes him a target for enemy fighters. Facing constant danger and struggling to balance his duties with family life, Kyle completes four tours in Iraq. Returning home, he discovers that the war continues to haunt him.IMDb 7.3TMDB 7.4 - 30
The Imitation GameMovie · 2014 · 113m · History, Drama, ThrillerThis film tells the true story of Alan Turing, a brilliant cryptanalyst, and his team at Bletchley Park. During World War II, they raced against time to break the enemy's codes.IMDb 8.0TMDB 8.0
