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Top 20 Greatest War Movies
Heroism, camaraderie, psychological trauma... You'll find it all in these iconic war movies. Which one is your favorite?
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1
Saving Private Ryan
Tom Hanks is a World War II captain whose mission is to save Private Ryan (Matt Damon), the sole survivor among four military sons. 11428 21792 746
Tom Hanks is a World War II captain whose mission is to save Private Ryan (Matt Damon), the sole survivor among four military sons. 11428 21792 746
2
Patton
From northern Africa to Germany, Patton memorializes the outspoken World War II general George S. Patton Jr., played by George C. Scott. 5896 16276 758
From northern Africa to Germany, Patton memorializes the outspoken World War II general George S. Patton Jr., played by George C. Scott. 5896 16276 758
3
Full Metal Jacket
Stanley Kubrick delves into Marine Corps psychology in this Vietnam War movie about a team of new recruits. 4211 14581 744
Stanley Kubrick delves into Marine Corps psychology in this Vietnam War movie about a team of new recruits. 4211 14581 744
4
Platoon
One of the first movies to show the tense psychology of guerrilla warfare, where there are no clear battle lines nor enemy. 4207 13847 747
One of the first movies to show the tense psychology of guerrilla warfare, where there are no clear battle lines nor enemy. 4207 13847 747
5
The Bridge on the River Kwai
A captured World War II officer (Alec Guinness) leads prisoners in a morale-boosting construction project. His passion turns into obsession. 4119 13515 748
A captured World War II officer (Alec Guinness) leads prisoners in a morale-boosting construction project. His passion turns into obsession. 4119 13515 748
6
Black Hawk Down
After two helicopters are shot down in Somalia, a team of soldiers led by Josh Hartnett is sent on a rescue mission. 4095 14759 764
After two helicopters are shot down in Somalia, a team of soldiers led by Josh Hartnett is sent on a rescue mission. 4095 14759 764
7
Tora! Tora! Tora!
This Japanese-American 1970 film follows the days leading up to the Pearl Harbor attack from U.S. and Japanese perspectives. 3739 13621 752
This Japanese-American 1970 film follows the days leading up to the Pearl Harbor attack from U.S. and Japanese perspectives. 3739 13621 752
8
The Dirty Dozen
Twelve felons, led by an unruly major (Lee Marvin), are sent on a suicide mission: infiltrate a Nazi retreat and kill high-ranking officers. 3616 13136 749
Twelve felons, led by an unruly major (Lee Marvin), are sent on a suicide mission: infiltrate a Nazi retreat and kill high-ranking officers. 3616 13136 749
9
Midway
Charlton Heston stars in this blockbuster war epic which spectacularly recreates the famed battle from the perspective of both sides. 3584 7422 8664
Charlton Heston stars in this blockbuster war epic which spectacularly recreates the famed battle from the perspective of both sides. 3584 7422 8664
10
Stalag 17
Billy Wilder directed this 1953 movie about POWs trying to escape a World War II prison camp. Upon failure, suspicions of treachery arise. 3059 11621 753
Billy Wilder directed this 1953 movie about POWs trying to escape a World War II prison camp. Upon failure, suspicions of treachery arise. 3059 11621 753
11
Sergeant York
Alvin C. York (Gary Cooper) is a conscientious objector, but his amazing marksmanship turns him into a World War I hero. 2885 11717 763
Alvin C. York (Gary Cooper) is a conscientious objector, but his amazing marksmanship turns him into a World War I hero. 2885 11717 763
12
Apocalypse Now
Francis Ford Coppola directs this dark tale about Colonel Kurtz (Marlon Brando), a Vietnam War captain who’s gone rogue in Cambodia. 2811 13329 745
Francis Ford Coppola directs this dark tale about Colonel Kurtz (Marlon Brando), a Vietnam War captain who’s gone rogue in Cambodia. 2811 13329 745
13
Kelly's Heroes
Released in the same year as MASH and Catch-22, this Clint Eastwood WWII movie is really about Vietnam. 1737 11485 5012
Released in the same year as MASH and Catch-22, this Clint Eastwood WWII movie is really about Vietnam. 1737 11485 5012
14
The Big Red One
A veteran soldier (Lee Marvin) leads his beleaguered squad through the battles of World War II. Also stars Mark Hamill. 1624 10902 755
A veteran soldier (Lee Marvin) leads his beleaguered squad through the battles of World War II. Also stars Mark Hamill. 1624 10902 755
15
Letters from Iwo Jima
Clint Eastwood's pic takes a rare look at the other side of WWII in this thoughtful story of the Japanese forces occupying Iwo Jima. 1624 6086 8662
Clint Eastwood's pic takes a rare look at the other side of WWII in this thoughtful story of the Japanese forces occupying Iwo Jima. 1624 6086 8662
16
Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo
After the Japanese invade Pearl Harbor, an Air Force colonel (Spencer Tracy) leads a secret retaliatory attack with volunteer airmen. 1535 10029 751
After the Japanese invade Pearl Harbor, an Air Force colonel (Spencer Tracy) leads a secret retaliatory attack with volunteer airmen. 1535 10029 751
17
The Green Berets
John Wayne stars as a no-nonsense Colonel leading his Green Beret squad on an important mission. And Wayne directed the movie, too. 1297 6475 8663
John Wayne stars as a no-nonsense Colonel leading his Green Beret squad on an important mission. And Wayne directed the movie, too. 1297 6475 8663
18
A Bridge Too Far
This WWII pic has a starry cast including Anthony Hopkins, Gene Hackman, Robert Redford, Sean O'Connery... 1098 2152 8840
This WWII pic has a starry cast including Anthony Hopkins, Gene Hackman, Robert Redford, Sean O'Connery... 1098 2152 8840
19
All Quiet on the Western Front
A group of German schoolboys are roused to fight by their jingoistic teacher. On the front lines, they learn good and evil aren't clear-cut. 1088 10086 762
A group of German schoolboys are roused to fight by their jingoistic teacher. On the front lines, they learn good and evil aren't clear-cut. 1088 10086 762
20
Good Morning, Vietnam
Robin Williams is arguably at his best in the Vietnam war comedy about an irreverent radio DJ stationed in Saigon. 202 2234 8839
Robin Williams is arguably at his best in the Vietnam war comedy about an irreverent radio DJ stationed in Saigon. 202 2234 8839