Saving Private Ryan
Tom Hanks, Matt Damon, Tom Sizemore
Following the Normandy Landings, a group of U.S. soldiers go behind enemy lines to retrieve a paratrooper whose comrades have been killed in action.
Why you'll love it
A powerful depiction of World War II, highlighting the sacrifices and camaraderie of soldiers.
Full Metal Jacket
Matthew Modine, R. Lee Ermey, Vincent D'Onofrio
A pragmatic U.S. Marine observes the dehumanizing effects the Vietnam War has on his fellow recruits from their brutal boot camp training to the bloody street fighting in Hue.
Why you'll love it
A gritty portrayal of the Vietnam War, focusing on the training and experiences of U.S. Marines.
Black Hawk Down
Josh Hartnett, Ewan McGregor, Tom Sizemore
The story of one hundred and sixty elite U.S. soldiers who dropped into Mogadishu in October 1993 to capture two top lieutenants of a renegade warlord, but found themselves in a desperate battle with a large force of heavily armed...
Why you'll love it
A gripping account of a U.S. military mission in Somalia that goes awry, showcasing the chaos of battle.
American Sniper
Bradley Cooper, Sienna Miller, Kyle Gallner
Navy S.E.A.L. sniper Chris Kyle's pinpoint accuracy saves countless lives on the battlefield and turns him into a legend. Back home with his family after four tours of duty, however, Chris finds that it is the war he can't leave b...
Why you'll love it
A biographical war drama that follows the life of a Navy SEAL sniper and his experiences in combat.
Jarhead
Jake Gyllenhaal, Jamie Foxx, Lucas Black
A psychological study of Marine's state of mind during the Gulf War. Told through the eyes of a U.S. Marine sniper who struggles to cope with boredom, a sense of isolation, and other issues back home.
Why you'll love it
Based on the memoir of a Marine sniper, it explores the psychological effects of war and military service.