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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 · The best war movies based on true stories can be an important way to connect with history. 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.
- Zachary Moser
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.
Alone yet Not Alone is based on the inspirational, true story of Barbara and Regina Leininger, two immigrant sisters forced to embark on a journey of faith that will lead them through the darkness of war into the light of freedom.
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With Andrew Garfield, Richard Pyros, Jacob Warner, Milo Gibson. World War II American Army Medic Desmond T. Doss, serving during the Battle of Okinawa, refuses to kill people and becomes the first man in American history to receive the Medal of Honor without firing a shot.
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