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 honors the bravery of soldiers during World War II, making it suitable for Veterans Day viewing to understand the sacrifices made by military personnel.
Mulan
Ming-Na Wen, Eddie Murphy, BD Wong
To save her father from death in the army, a young maiden secretly goes in his place and becomes one of China's greatest heroines in the process.
Why you'll love it
An animated film that tells the story of a girl who takes her father's place in the army, which can be a way to discuss themes of bravery and veterans with children.
The Boy in the Striped Pajamas
Asa Butterfield, David Thewlis, Rupert Friend
Through the innocent eyes of Bruno, the eight-year-old son of the commandant at a German concentration camp, a forbidden friendship with a Jewish boy on the other side of the camp fence has startling and unexpected consequences.
Why you'll love it
This movie provides a child's perspective on the horrors of war, which can be educational for children on Veterans Day.
War Horse
Jeremy Irvine, Emily Watson, David Thewlis
Young Albert enlists to serve in World War I after his beloved horse is sold to the cavalry. Albert's hopeful journey takes him out of England and to the front lines as the war rages on.
Why you'll love it
The film showcases the bond between a young man and his horse during World War I, providing a narrative on the impact of war suitable for family viewing on Veterans Day.
Captain America: The First Avenger
Chris Evans, Hugo Weaving, Samuel L. Jackson
Steve Rogers, a rejected military soldier, transforms into Captain America after taking a dose of a "Super-Soldier serum". But being Captain America comes at a price as he attempts to take down a warmonger and a terrorist organiza...
Why you'll love it
A superhero film that can engage children while introducing themes of military service and sacrifice, relevant to Veterans Day.