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
A gripping portrayal of the horrors of war, focusing on a mission to save a soldier during World War II.
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 powerful exploration of the Vietnam War, showcasing the psychological effects of war on soldiers.
Atonement
Keira Knightley, James McAvoy, Brenda Blethyn
Thirteen-year-old fledgling writer Briony Tallis irrevocably changes the course of several lives when she accuses her older sister's lover of a crime he did not commit.
Why you'll love it
A story of love and war, where a lie changes the lives of two lovers during World War II.
The Thin Red Line
Jim Caviezel, Sean Penn, Nick Nolte
Adaptation of James Jones' autobiographical 1962 novel, focusing on the conflict at Guadalcanal during the second World War.
Why you'll love it
A philosophical take on the Battle of Guadalcanal, exploring the nature of war and humanity.
The Hurt Locker
Jeremy Renner, Anthony Mackie, Brian Geraghty
During the Iraq War, a Sergeant recently assigned to an army bomb squad is put at odds with his squad mates due to his maverick way of handling his work.
Why you'll love it
A tense portrayal of a bomb disposal team in Iraq, highlighting the psychological toll of war.