224 War and Military Films Collection
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Breaker MorantMovie · 1980 · 107m · Drama, History, WarDuring the Boer War, three young Australian lieutenants are unfairly targeted by a tribunal after executing captured Boer prisoners. They followed orders from their superiors, but are now being blamed as the military leadership tries to distance itself from controversial wartime actions. The trial becomes unexpectedly complex as the defense fiercely advocates for the accused officers in court. This gripping drama explores themes of loyalty, guilt, and the difficult choices between obedience and personal accountability.IMDb 7.8TMDB 7.1 - 202
K-19: The WidowmakerMovie · 2002 · 138m · Drama, History, ThrillerDuring its first voyage, Russia's pioneering nuclear submarine experiences a critical malfunction. The crew is forced into a desperate race against time to repair the vessel and avert a potential nuclear catastrophe.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.5 - 203
The Cranes Are FlyingMovie · 1957 · 97m · Drama, Romance, WarDuring World War II in Moscow, Veronika and Boris meet by the river and feel an immediate connection, sharing a sense of hope before war breaks out. They promise to meet again before Boris goes to war, but their reunion doesn't happen. Veronika waits for him, holding their connection together through letters. Her life changes when a bombing destroys her home, and she finds refuge with Boris' family. There, she experiences family love and deals with the unwanted attention of Boris' cousin. The film explores themes of love, loss, and survival as the characters navigate the uncertainties of war, reflecting the resilience and complexity of Moscow itself.IMDb 8.3TMDB 7.9 - 204
Walking with the EnemyMovie · 2014 · 124m · Action, Drama, HistoryRegent Horthy leads Hungary as a German ally, but his relationship with Hitler deteriorates as the war nears its end. Faced with the threat of his son's execution, Horthy surrenders Hungary's control to the Nazis. The Nazis immediately begin rounding up Hungarians, sending them to ghettos and death camps. Hope seems lost until a young man named Elek appears. Separated from his family during the deportations, and with the help of the woman he loves, Elek chooses to fight back by infiltrating the Nazi ranks as an officer. He races against time to rescue his family and thousands of fellow Hungarians.IMDb 6.5TMDB 6.3 - 205
Churchill's LeopardsMovie · 1970 · 88mIn the lead-up to D-Day, a British commando unit is sent to France on a mission to destroy a vital German dam. Simultaneously, a British agent goes undercover within the German forces to provide crucial intelligence. The central secret: the British officer leading the commandos is secretly replacing his twin brother, who serves in the German army.IMDb 4.8TMDB 5.3 - 206
Lilli MarleneMovie · 1950 · 74mLilli Marlene, a French woman working as a waitress in her uncle's cafe in Benghazi, Libya, is revealed to be the inspiration for the famous German wartime song of the same name. Both the British and Germans seek to exploit her for propaganda, especially since she's a talented singer. After the Germans kidnap her in Cairo and she begins broadcasting from Berlin, her British soldier friends believe she has defected. However, it’s later discovered that her songs contained secret messages for British agents in Berlin.IMDb 5.0TMDB 5.6 - 207
I Was Monty's DoubleMovie · 1958 · 101mThis is the remarkable true story of an impersonator who was secretly enlisted to pose as General Montgomery. The goal? To deceive the Germans about Allied plans before the crucial North Africa campaign.IMDb 6.9TMDB 6.9 - 208
1917Movie · 2019 · 119m · War, History, DramaDuring World War I, two young British soldiers undertake a dangerous mission across enemy lines. Their task: deliver a crucial message that could prevent a devastating attack targeting hundreds of their comrades.IMDb 8.2TMDB 8.0 - 209
Inglourious BasterdsMovie · 2009 · 153m · Drama, Thriller, WarDuring World War II in Nazi-occupied France, a unit of Jewish-American soldiers called "The Basterds" is tasked with spreading terror within the Third Reich through brutal acts of violence against Nazis. Led by Lieutenant Aldo Raine, The Basterds encounter a French-Jewish teenager who operates a movie theater in Paris – a theater that becomes a target for the soldiers.IMDb 8.4TMDB 8.2 - 210
The PatriotMovie · 2000 · 165m · Drama, History, WarHaving earned respect as a soldier during the French and Indian War, Benjamin Martin desires only a peaceful life as a farmer. However, when his son Gabriel joins the army to fight for the newly formed nation of America against the British, Benjamin is compelled to return to military service to safeguard his son.IMDb 7.2TMDB 7.2 - 211
The Foreman Went to FranceMovie · 1942 · 87mThis is the true story of Melbourne Johns, a factory foreman from Melbourne, Australia, who travels to France on a mission to safeguard crucial equipment from falling into Nazi hands.IMDb 6.8TMDB 6.6 - 212
Drums Along the MohawkMovie · 1939 · 100m · Drama, History, WarIn 1776, in the peaceful town of Albany, New York, young Gil and Lana begin building a life on a farm along the Mohawk River. Their tranquility is shattered by the sound of a foreboding drumbeat, heralding the coming revolution and war that threatens their peaceful world.
As tensions rise between the colonies and Britain, Gil and Lana’s new life is challenged. They must face the difficulties and dangers of frontier life during this turbulent period. The film tells a story of love, strength, and bravery against a backdrop of unrest, showing how ordinary people are transformed by extraordinary events.
Atmospheric sound and visuals bring 18th-century America to life, highlighting the struggles and aspirations of those who fought for a better future.IMDb 7.0TMDB 6.4 - 213
A Town Like AliceMovie · 1956 · 117m · War, Drama, RomanceIn 1941 Malaysia, during the early stages of World War II, Japanese forces rapidly advance and seize control of British territories. Unexpectedly, they are unprepared for the large number of women and children left behind. The film explores the difficulties faced by these civilians under brutal occupation, highlighting their resilience and courage as they endure immense hardship. This historically accurate and emotionally powerful story depicts their strength in the face of overwhelming adversity.IMDb 7.2TMDB 6.3 - 214
Sniper: Special OpsMovie · 2016 · 84m · Action, WarA highly trained Special Ops military team, commanded by skilled sniper Sergeant Jake Chandler, is dispatched to a secluded Afghan village on a mission to rescue an American congressman who has been captured by the Taliban.IMDb 3.0TMDB 4.3 - 215
Night Will FallMovie · 2014 · 75m · DocumentaryIn 1944-45, as Allied forces liberated Nazi concentration camps, army and newsreel cameramen documented the horrific discoveries, revealing the full extent of the atrocities. Sidney Bernstein of the Ministry of Information (later founder of Granada Television) gathered British, Soviet, and American footage to create a documentary providing lasting proof of the Nazis' crimes. He assembled a team of prominent British figures, including editor Stewart McAllister, writer Richard Crossman (who later became a cabinet minister), and Alfred Hitchcock as a treatment advisor. Despite initial backing from the British and US governments, the film was shelved for decades. Now, 70 years later, the Imperial War Museums have restored and completed it under its original title: "German Concentration Camps Factual Survey."IMDb 8.0TMDB 7.6 - 216
Journey's EndMovie · 2017 · 108m · War, Drama, ActionIn a dugout in the French countryside during 1918, a group of British officers, under the command of the increasingly unstable young Stanhope, face an uncertain future. They wait, each grappling with their own anxieties.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.3 - 217
The Big ParadeMovie · 1925 · 151m · Romance, War, DramaDuring World War I, a wealthy young man leaves his comfortable life to join the U.S. Army's Rainbow Division, searching for meaning and excitement. He travels to France and finds friendship with two soldiers from working-class backgrounds. Facing the harsh realities of trench warfare together, their shared experiences create a strong bond. He also finds love with a kind French woman whose strength offers a contrast to the war's destruction. The film portrays the soldiers’ emotional struggles, fear, and courage, highlighting the power of friendship and resilience amidst the devastation of war.IMDb 7.9TMDB 7.5 - 218
DefianceMovie · 2008 · 137m · Action, Drama, HistoryDuring World War II, four Jewish brothers flee Nazi-occupied West Belarus in Poland and join the Soviet partisans to fight against the Nazis. The brothers then undertake a mission to rescue approximately 1,200 Jews still confined to ghettos throughout Poland.IMDb 7.1TMDB 6.8 - 219
Sharpe's RiflesMovie · 1993 · 102m · War, Adventure, TV MovieDuring the Peninsular War in Spain, Sergeant Richard Sharpe earns a promotion to Lieutenant after a heroic act that saves Arthur Wellesley, who will become the Duke of Wellington. Wellesley then tasks Sharpe with a dangerous mission: find the banker Rothschild, who holds a vital payment for the British troops, before the French can capture him. Leading an elite platoon of riflemen, including Harper, Hagman, and Harris, Sharpe must navigate enemy territory. He faces not only physical danger but also earns the reluctant respect of his men, who see him as an outsider. This story explores courage, loyalty, and camaraderie during the war, offering a firsthand look at the Peninsular War through the eyes of Richard Sharpe.IMDb 7.6TMDB 6.7 - 220
A Private WarMovie · 2018 · 106m · Drama, WarMarie Colvin was a highly respected war correspondent known for her exceptional courage and independent nature. She consistently placed herself in dangerous situations to report on conflicts worldwide, aiming to represent those who lacked a voice.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.8 - 221
We Dive at DawnMovie · 1943 · 98mDuring World War II, British submarine Captain Lt. Freddie Taylor and his crew aboard the Sea Tiger are urgently called back from leave for a top-secret mission: to intercept the German battleship Brandenburg. A battle ensues, and damage to their submarine leaves them with a rapidly leaking fuel supply, making a return to Britain impossible. Stranded off the Danish coast, seaman James Hobson devises a plan as the crew faces a desperate choice: scuttle the submarine or attempt a perilous escape to Denmark.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.4
