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- Forrest Gump (1994) - Director: Robert Zemeckis. - IMDb user rating: 8.8. - Metascore: 82. - Runtime: 142 minutes. Slow-minded country boy Forrest Gump's epic life is told from childhood to adulthood, as he lives through and directly participates in many major historical events—including the Vietnam War.
- Apocalypse Now (1979) - Director: Francis Ford Coppola. - IMDb user rating: 8.4. - Metascore: 94. - Runtime: 147 minutes. Loosely based on Joseph Conrad's novella "Heart of Darkness," the story centers on Captain Willard's task of finding an AWOL Army Special Forces officer who has gone reclusive within the Vietnamese jungle—and reportedly lost his mind.
- Full Metal Jacket (1987) - Director: Stanley Kubrick. - IMDb user rating: 8.3. - Metascore: 76. - Runtime: 116 minutes. Class clown Private Davis and dim-witted Private Lawrence are inducted through basic training in preparation for being sent off to Vietnam, where they endure vitriol-spewing drill instructor Hartman.
- Hearts and Minds (1974) - Director: Peter Davis. - IMDb user rating: 8.2. - Metascore: 68. - Runtime: 112 minutes. With its title based on a quote by President Lyndon Johnson, this documentary juxtaposes shocking, revealing interviews with military figures with scenes of horrific violence and brutality in Vietnam.
- Apocalypse Now. Captain Willard (Martin Sheen) is a burnt-out Special Ops soldier assigned to sneak into Cambodia and assassinate a rogue U.S. colonel (Marlon Brando) who has apparently gone insane.
- Platoon. Wanting to do his part to help the American war effort in Vietnam, college dropout Chris Taylor (Charlie Sheen) volunteers for the U.S. Army.
- Full Metal Jacket. Divided cleanly into two acts, "Full Metal Jacket" follows a group of Marine recruits as they complete basic training under the watchful eye of their sadistic drill sergeant (Lee Ermey).
- The Deer Hunter. In 1968, best friends Mike, Steven, and Nick (Robert De Niro, Christopher Walken, and John Savage, respectively) are drafted into the U.S. Army.
Halfway into the Vietnam War (1959-1975), a special US combat unit is sent to hunt and kill the Viet Cong soldiers in man-to-man combat in the endless tunnels underneath the jungle of Vietnam.
- Danger Close: The Battle of Long Tan (2019) Danger Close: The Battle of Long Tan is about how a little over 100 Australian soldiers held their position against thousands of Vietnamese soldiers at the titular rubber plantation.
- Jacob's Ladder (1990) The most surreal of the best Vietnam War movies, Jacob's Ladder is a psychological horror that combines sci-fi and fantasy elements.
- Platoon (1986) Based on director Oliver Stone's own experiences fighting in the Vietnam War, Platoon is an extremely dark tale told with utmost retraint and reverence.
- Birdy (1984) Remembered for Nicolas Cage's method acting and for winning the Grand Prix Spécial du Jury at the Cannes Film Festival, Birdy is about two best friends with very different personalities who end up fighting in the Vietnam War.
Sep 21, 2017 · Here are the ten best films to tackle the complicated subject matter of the Vietnam War in realistic, brutal, and honest ways.
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Dec 31, 2009 · The best Vietnam War movies possess the power to elicit deep emotions, inspire introspection, and prompt thoughtful discussions long after the credits have rolled. These films offer a vivid panorama of humanity's capacity for courage, sacrifice, and resilience amid the chaos and devastation of war.
Aug 14, 2023 · Whether it's a legendary classic like Apocalypse Now or an underrated gem like Casualties of War, the best Vietnam War films have excellent scores on the review-gathering site Rotten...
