Apocalypse Now
Martin Sheen, Marlon Brando, Robert Duvall
A U.S. Army officer serving in Vietnam is tasked with assassinating a renegade Special Forces Colonel who sees himself as a god.
Why you'll love it
A haunting portrayal of the Vietnam War, exploring the darkness of human nature and the chaos of war.
Full Metal Jacket
Matthew Modine, R. Lee Ermey, Vincent D'Onofrio
A pragmatic U.S. Marine observes the dehumanizing effects the Vietnam War has on his fellow recruits from their brutal boot camp training to the bloody street fighting in Hue.
Why you'll love it
A gritty depiction of the Vietnam War, focusing on the dehumanizing effects of military training and combat.
Platoon
Charlie Sheen, Tom Berenger, Willem Dafoe
Chris Taylor, a neophyte recruit in Vietnam, finds himself caught in a battle of wills between two sergeants, one good and the other evil. A shrewd examination of the brutality of war and the duality of man in conflict.
Why you'll love it
A raw and realistic look at the Vietnam War through the eyes of a young soldier, highlighting the moral complexities of war.
The Deer Hunter
Robert De Niro, Christopher Walken, John Cazale
An in-depth examination of the ways in which the Vietnam War impacts and disrupts the lives of several friends in a small steel mill town in Pennsylvania.
Why you'll love it
A powerful exploration of friendship and the impact of the Vietnam War on American lives.
We Were Soldiers
Mel Gibson, Madeleine Stowe, Greg Kinnear
The story of the first major battle of the American phase of the Vietnam War, and the soldiers on both sides that fought it, while their wives wait nervously and anxiously at home for the good news or the bad news.
Why you'll love it
Based on a true story, this film depicts the first major battle between American and North Vietnamese forces, showcasing bravery and sacrifice.