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- Schindler's List (1993) Directed by Steven Spielberg. Starring Liam Neeson, Ralph Fiennes, Ben Kingsley. Biography, Drama, History (3h 15m) 9.0 on IMDb — 98% on RT.
- Dunkirk (2017) Directed by Christopher Nolan. Starring Fionn Whitehead, Barry Keoghan, Mark Rylance. Action, Drama, History (1h 46m) 7.8 on IMDb — 92% on RT.
- The Great Escape (1963) Directed by John Sturges. Starring Steve McQueen, James Garner, Richard Attenborough. Adventure, Drama, History (2h 52m) 8.2 on IMDb — 94% on RT.
- A Bridge Too Far (1977) Directed by Richard Attenborough. Starring Sean Connery, Ryan O'Neal, Michael Caine. Drama, History, War (2h 55m) 7.4 on IMDb — 59% on RT.
Jun 3, 2024 · War movies based on true stories are a popular genre for filmmakers who are interested in the action and intensity of battle as well as the stakes that come with being based on a real event. The best war movies are not necessarily based on true stories, and it's an important distinction to make.
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1. The Great Raid. 2005 2h 12m R. 6.6 (24K) Rate. 48 Metascore. Taking place towards the end of WWII, 500 American Soldiers have been entrapped in a camp for 3 years. Beginning to give up hope they will ever be rescued, a group of Rangers goes on a dangerous mission to try and save them.
Jun 16, 2024 · Realistic war movies can uncover intense moments in history better than works of pure fiction. Characters and events taken from real military operations add authenticity to war films. Striking a balance between fiction and biopics can make a movie more powerful by showcasing historical truths.
- The Great Escape (1963) The Great Escape. NR. Release Date. June 20, 1963. Director. John Sturges. Cast. Steve McQueen , James Garner , Richard Attenborough , James Donald , Charles Bronson , Donald Pleasence.
- Dunkirk (2017) Dunkirk. PG-13. Release Date. July 19, 2017. Director. Christopher Nolan. Cast. Tom Hardy , Cillian Murphy , Kenneth Branagh , Mark Rylance , Harry Styles , James D'Arcy.
- The Killing Fields (1984) Based on Sydney Schanberg's novel The Death and Life of Dith Pran, this biographical chronicle tells the story of journalist, Sydney (Sam Waterston), who finds himself stuck in Cambodia, fearing for his safety during the Khmer Rouge's occupancy, as tyrannical dictator, Pol Pot, oversees an ethnic cleanse on an unprecedented scale.
- Glory (1989) Glory. R. Release Date. December 15, 1989. Director. Edward Zwick. Cast. Matthew Broderick , Denzel Washington , Cary Elwes , Morgan Freeman , Jihmi Kennedy , Andre Braugher.
8 hours ago · Another World War II–Era Movie The Real Story Behind Netflix‘s ‘Transatlantic’ On the evening of October 14, 1940, a bomb fell above a Tube station in the Balham district of southern London.
While fictional tales can be exciting, there’s something particularly gripping about war films based on true stories. Here’s a list of the 15 best war movies inspired by actual events that will transport you to the front lines alongside heroes who really lived through these historic battles.
