Forrest Gump
Tom Hanks, Robin Wright, Gary Sinise
The history of the United States from the 1950s to the '70s unfolds from the perspective of an Alabama man with an IQ of 75, who yearns to be reunited with his childhood sweetheart.
Why you'll love it
Though not solely about military service, the film features the protagonist's time in the Vietnam War and addresses the experiences of veterans.
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 WWII, making it a fitting tribute for Veterans Day.
The Best Years of Our Lives
Myrna Loy, Dana Andrews, Fredric March
Three World War II veterans, two of them traumatized or disabled, return home to the American midwest to discover that they and their families have been irreparably changed.
Why you'll love it
This classic film explores the lives of three veterans returning home from war and adjusting to civilian life, making it relevant for Veterans Day.
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
It's a biographical war drama film that focuses on the life of a veteran Navy SEAL sniper, which resonates with the themes of Veterans Day.
Born on the Fourth of July
Tom Cruise, Bryan Larkin, Raymond J. Barry
The biography of Ron Kovic. Paralyzed in the Vietnam war, he becomes an anti-war and pro-human rights political activist after feeling betrayed by the country for which he fought.
Why you'll love it
The movie follows the true story of a Vietnam War veteran, reflecting on the cost of war and the personal struggles of veterans.