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A list of war movies ranked by their success, popularity and cinematic greatness based on awards, nominations and ratings. Find out the best war movies from different eras, genres and directors, from Apocalypse Now to Patton.
A list of the 100 best-reviewed war movies of all time, ranked by Certified Fresh films first. From Grave of the Fireflies to The Hurt Locker, see the critics' picks for the most acclaimed and influential war films.
Apr 12, 2024 · A list of films that explore the brutality, horror, and humanity of war, from classics like Patton and Schindler's List to recent releases like 1917 and Hiroshima Mon Amour. Find out why these films made the cut and how they rank among the best war movies ever made.
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Feb 14, 2024 · A ranking of the greatest war films from different conflicts and genres, from Kubrick's antiwar masterpiece to Coppola's Vietnam epic. Find out which movies made the list and why they are worth watching.
- 20 '1917'
- 19 'Ayla: The Daughter of War'
- 18 'Shershaah'
- 17 'Judgment at Nuremberg'
- 16 'Lawrence of Arabia'
- 15 'Incendies'
- 14 'Full Metal Jacket'
- 13 'Braveheart'
- 12 'Inglourious Basterds'
- 11 'The Great Dictator'
IMDb Rating: 8.2/10
Set during World War I, 1917 centers on a dangerous mission assigned to two soldiers, Will Schofield (George MacKay) and Tom Blake (Dean-Charles Chapman). They must traverse enemy territory and reach another camp in time before a scheduled offensive attack. If they don't let them know that the attack should be called off, 1600 soldiers could die, including Lance Cpl. Blake's brother. Directed by Sam Mendes, 1917 has been praised for its technical achievements that have brought the horrors of...
IMDb Rating: 8.3/10
Based on the unbelievable true story of Kim Eun-ja and Süleyman Dilbirliği's (played by Lee Kyung-jin and Çetin Tekindor) unexpected friendship, Ayla: The Daughter of Wartells the story of an unlikely connection on a battlefield after Turkey sends a brigade to South Korea. Set during the Korean War, the film depicts Sergeant Süleyman's actions after he discovers a young girl on a battlefield, who he soon protects and has to return back to her country. Contrasting the surrounding violence with...
IMDb Rating: 8.3/10
Director Vishnuvardhan's Shershaah is based on the life of Vikram Batra (played by Sidharth Malhotra), an officer of the Indian Army who fought during the Kargil War. It follows the protagonist's experiences before and during his enlistment, which opens his eyes to the challenges that come with the life of a soldier. Shershaah is as much a tribute to Batra as it is about the Kargil conflict.It portrays the soldier as an ideal example of a brave and heroic figure, but falls short when it comes...
IMDb Rating: 8.3/10
To punish war crimes during the Holocaust, twelve Nuremberg Military Tribunals were held after World War II. One of these, the Judges' Trial of 1947, is fictionalized in an epic courtroom film directed by Stanley Kramer. Judgment at Nuremberg is centered on the tribunal led by Chief Trial Judge Dan Haywood (Spencer Tracy), who hears evidence from the defendant Ernst Janning (Burt Lancaster), his attorney Hans Rolfe (Maximilian Schell), a Nazi general's widow (Marlene Dietrich), a U.S. Army ca...
IMDb Rating: 8.3/10
Known as one of the best historical epics of all time, director David Lean's Lawrence of Arabia follows the titular character (played by Peter O'Toole) as he travels to Greater Syria during the First World War. There, he serves as a liaison between the British and the Arabs, but soon betrays his orders and embarks on a bold attack against a Turkish port. The critically acclaimed film won seven Oscars in 1963, including Best Picture and Best Director. Its massive set pieces and visually stunni...
IMDb Rating: 8.3/10
An overlooked gem in director Denis Villeneuve's filmography, Incendiestells a heavy story centered on Canadian twins, who embark on the hardest journey of their lives after their mother's passing. They go to her native country in the Middle East and experience horrific brutality and learn terrifying truths about their family's past along the way. Never pulling any punches, Incendies is a dark spiral into these women's and their family's stories, as well as the ongoing conflict in the foreign...
IMDb Rating: 8.3/10
Any list of the top 10 war movies of all time is likely to include Full Metal Jacket, a classic war film directed by Stanley Kubrick. Featuring an all-star cast, including Matthew Modine as Private Joker, Adam Baldwin as Animal Mother, and Vincent D'Onofrioas Private Pyle, the film follows a group of Marine Corps recruits as they undergo basic training and then go on to fight in the Vietnam War. Known for its unflinching portrayal of the horrors of war and how it affects soldiers' psyches, Fu...
IMDb Rating: 8.3/10
Mel Gibson stars in and directs Braveheart, a war drama film that follows the story of the Scottish warrior William Wallace.After seeing his loved ones slain by the English invaders, the protagonist executes a risky mission to get rid of a platoon. This soon leads to a full revolt against English rule, as William inspires others to fight alongside him. Braveheart is far from perfect, but it's the cheesy and funny moments that also make it endearing for fans. Of course, it's remembered for the...
IMDb Rating: 8.3/10
Director Quentin Tarantino’s Inglourious Basterdsis a war movie that needs no introduction. The film has two storylines, with the first telling the fictitious account of a troop of Jewish-American soldiers who enjoy their task of eliminating as many Nazis as they can. Simultaneously, a young Jewish theater owner in France plots her own vengeance against the dictatorship that is responsible for the deaths of her family. It's easy to see why this movie is considered one of Quentin Tarantino's b...
IMDb Rating: 8.4/10
One of Charlie Chaplin's most iconic masterpieces, The Great Dictatoris a satirical comedy film that sees the actor playing the roles of a Jewish Barber and the ruthless dictator Adenoid Hynkel. After Adenoid takes over the "fictional" country of Tomania, everything changes for The Barber. The film offers daring commentary through gut-busting comedy that pokes fun at fascist regimes of that time (mostly Hitler and Mussolini's). The Great Dictator uses Chaplin's signature slapstick humor to dr...
Nov 29, 2023 · A list of the most essential war movies, from World War I to the present, that reflect the attitudes and experiences of soldiers and civilians. See how war movies have evolved over time and what they have to say about the horrors and ambiguities of war.
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Jul 24, 2023 · Twenty-five years ago, on July 24, 1998, “Saving Private Ryan” was released. It’s a movie that figures high on our list of the 30 Greatest War Films.
