The Last Samurai
Tom Cruise, Ken Watanabe, Billy Connolly
In 19th century Japan, Nathan Algren, a US army captain, is hired by the Japanese emperor to train his army in the modern warfare techniques. Captain Algren finds himself trapped in a struggle between two eras and two worlds.
Why you'll love it
The film portrays the last stand of the samurai against the modernization of Japan.
Zulu
Stanley Baker, Jack Hawkins, Ulla Jacobsson
Outnumbered British soldiers do battle with Zulu warriors at Rorke's Drift.
Why you'll love it
The movie depicts the Battle of Rorke's Drift, where a small British force defended their station against thousands of Zulu warriors.
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
The film shows the heroic last stand of U.S. soldiers against overwhelming Somali militia during the Battle of Mogadishu.
300
Gerard Butler, Lena Headey, David Wenham
In the ancient battle of Thermopylae, King Leonidas and 300 Spartans fight against Xerxes and his massive Persian army.
Why you'll love it
The film depicts the heroic last stand of 300 Spartans against a massive Persian army.
The Alamo
Dennis Quaid, Billy Bob Thornton, Emilio Echevarría
Based on the 1836 standoff between a group of Texan and Tejano men, led by Davy Crockett and Jim Bowie, and Mexican dictator Santa Anna's forces at the Alamo in San Antonio Texas.
Why you'll love it
The movie tells the story of a small group of Texans defending the Alamo against the Mexican army.