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
Although intense, it can be educational for older children to understand the sacrifices of soldiers during WWII.
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 teaches about honor and valor in the context of a legendary Chinese warrior.
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
A story from a child's perspective that can help older children understand the impact of war on families and friendships.
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
A film that can help children understand the role of animals in war and the human-animal bond during conflicts.
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
This superhero film can introduce children to themes of courage and service in a more accessible format.