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- Georgia May
- Schindler's List (1993) Directed by Steven Spielberg. Starring Liam Neeson, Ralph Fiennes, Ben Kingsley. Biography, Drama, History (3h 15m) 9.0 on IMDb — 98% on RT.
- Dunkirk (2017) Directed by Christopher Nolan. Starring Fionn Whitehead, Barry Keoghan, Mark Rylance. Action, Drama, History (1h 46m) 7.8 on IMDb — 92% on RT.
- The Great Escape (1963) Directed by John Sturges. Starring Steve McQueen, James Garner, Richard Attenborough. Adventure, Drama, History (2h 52m) 8.2 on IMDb — 94% on RT.
- A Bridge Too Far (1977) Directed by Richard Attenborough. Starring Sean Connery, Ryan O'Neal, Michael Caine. Drama, History, War (2h 55m) 7.4 on IMDb — 59% on RT.
Jun 3, 2024 · The best war movies based on true stories can be an important way to connect with history. War movies based on true stories are a popular genre for filmmakers who are interested in the action and intensity of battle as well as the stakes that come with being based on a real event.
- Zachary Moser
A user-created list of 26 movies that are based on real events or true stories from different wars and conflicts. The list includes ratings, genres, directors, stars, and brief summaries of each movie.
Jun 16, 2024 · Realistic war movies can uncover intense moments in history better than works of pure fiction. Characters and events taken from real military operations add authenticity to war films. Striking a balance between fiction and biopics can make a movie more powerful by showcasing historical truths.
- The Great Escape (1963) The Great Escape. NR. Release Date. June 20, 1963. Director. John Sturges. Cast. Steve McQueen , James Garner , Richard Attenborough , James Donald , Charles Bronson , Donald Pleasence.
- Dunkirk (2017) Dunkirk. PG-13. Release Date. July 19, 2017. Director. Christopher Nolan. Cast. Tom Hardy , Cillian Murphy , Kenneth Branagh , Mark Rylance , Harry Styles , James D'Arcy.
- The Killing Fields (1984) Based on Sydney Schanberg's novel The Death and Life of Dith Pran, this biographical chronicle tells the story of journalist, Sydney (Sam Waterston), who finds himself stuck in Cambodia, fearing for his safety during the Khmer Rouge's occupancy, as tyrannical dictator, Pol Pot, oversees an ethnic cleanse on an unprecedented scale.
- Glory (1989) Glory. R. Release Date. December 15, 1989. Director. Edward Zwick. Cast. Matthew Broderick , Denzel Washington , Cary Elwes , Morgan Freeman , Jihmi Kennedy , Andre Braugher.
Jun 17, 2024 · Plenty of World War II movies take artistic liberties when recounting their true stories, either to enhance drama or because they are only interested in using historical events as a backdrop for their fictional narratives, but some are historically accurate.
Oct 24, 2023 · Discover 14 films that depict lesser known moments of World War II, from the Battle of Stalingrad to the Battle of the Atlantic. Vote for your favorites and learn about the historical events that inspired them.
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