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Go Tell the Spartans (1978) R | 114 min | Drama, War. 6.6. Rate. During the early 1960s, U.S. military advisers in South Vietnam discover the same challenges that plagued the French army in Indochina ten years prior. Director: Ted Post | Stars: Burt Lancaster, Craig Wasson, Jonathan Goldsmith, Marc Singer.
- 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.
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Historical memory and representations of the Vietnam War. Garland Publishing. ISBN 0-8153-3536-9. Taylor, Mark (2003). The Vietnam War in History, Literature, and Film. University of Alabama Press. ISBN 0-8173-1401-6. Raimondi, Antonio; Raimondi, Rocco (2021). The Vietnam War Movies. Amazon Digital Services LLC - Kdp. ISBN 979-8590065837
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- Apocalypse Now (1979) Apocalypse Now features some of the most iconic scenes not just in the history of war films but in the history of film throughout the 20th century.
- The Deer Hunter (1978) The Deer Hunter is one intense and devastating film with absolutely perfect performances by the main characters. The first hour of the film takes place in the US, where three men, played by Robert De Niro, Christopher Walken, and John Savage, are getting ready to fight in Vietnam.
- Full Metal Jacket (1987) Like nearly every Stanley Kubrick film, Full Metal Jacket is a visionary masterpiece from the historically revered director.
- Platoon (1986) Most films about the Vietnam War deal with the ambiguities of defining what is good and what is evil. But in Oliver Stone’s Platoon, the audience has a clear example of a pure "good vs. evil" conflict, as Sergeants played by Willem Dafoe and Tom Berenger battle it out with Charlie Sheen’s rookie character Chris Taylor, a volunteer in the middle.
Sep 18, 2023 · 2 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. The movie begins and ends with the experiences of soldier Jacob Singer at the Mekong Delta in Vietnam. In between, Jacob's Ladder dives deep into Jacob's troubled psyche.
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.
