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
The film depicts the intense siege of Omaha Beach during World War II.
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 is a dramatization of the Battle of Thermopylae, a siege battle in ancient history.
The Siege
Denzel Washington, Bruce Willis, Annette Bening
The secret U.S. abduction of a suspected terrorist leads to a wave of terrorist attacks in New York City, which leads to the declaration of martial-law.
Why you'll love it
The film explores the siege mentality and its effects on society when New York City is declared under martial law.
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 film recounts the 1836 Battle of the Alamo, a pivotal siege during the Texas Revolution.