Battles That Shaped History: A Collection Of Powerful War Movies

Diego Santillán
Diego SantillánOctober 1, 2025
War movies have a way of captivating audiences, transporting them to the front lines and immersing them in the chaos and heroism of battle. From the trenches of World War I to the deserts of modern-day conflicts, these films offer a glimpse into the human cost of war and the bravery of those who fight.

The following collection of war movies showcases a range of stories, from the true tales of soldiers who risked everything to the fictional accounts of battles that shaped the course of history. With a focus on action, drama, and history, these films are sure to leave a lasting impression on viewers.

One of the most significant aspects of war movies is their ability to honor the sacrifices of those who have served. By sharing their stories, these films help to ensure that their bravery and selflessness are never forgotten. Whether it's a dramatic retelling of a pivotal battle or a personal account of a soldier's experience, each movie offers a unique perspective on the complexities of war.

From the intensity of battle to the emotional toll of war, these movies cover a wide range of themes and emotions. With their rich storytelling, vivid characters, and historical significance, they are sure to resonate with audiences and leave a lasting impact. With a diverse range of stories and settings, this collection of war movies is a must-see for anyone interested in the genre.
13 Days, 13 Nights: In the Hell of Kabul
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13 Days, 13 Nights: In the Hell of Kabul

#1

Kabul, August 15, 2021. US troops are preparing to withdraw from Afghanistan, while the Taliban are marching on the capital to seize power. Amid the chaos, Commander Mohamed Bida and his men are in charge of security at the French embassy, the last Western mission to remain open. Trapped along with 500 people, left to their own devices, the team must reach the airport at all costs. A perilous mission with no guarantee of success to flee the hell of Kabul and rescue what remains of humanity.

2025112 min
ActionWarThriller
6.9
70 votes
The Codes of War
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The Codes of War

#2

War stories about family, ethics and honor include the true story of two U.S. Marines who in a span of six seconds, must stand their ground to stop a suicide truck bomb, a Navy Corpsman who attempts to hold on to his humanity, and a WW2 soldier who gets separated from his squad and is forced to re-evaluate his code.

202592 min
ActionWar
6.2
61 votes
Warfare
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Warfare

#3

A platoon of Navy SEALs embarks on a dangerous mission in Ramadi, Iraq, with the chaos and brotherhood of war retold through their memories of the event.

202595 min
WarAction
7.1
1035 votes
The Six Triple Eight
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The Six Triple Eight

#4

During World War II, the US Army's only all-Black, all-women battalion takes on an impossible mission: sorting through a three-year backlog of 17 million pieces of mail that hadn't been delivered to American soldiers and finish within six months.

2024130 min
DramaWarHistory
7.6
568 votes
Bonhoeffer: Pastor. Spy. Assassin
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Bonhoeffer: Pastor. Spy. Assassin

#5

As the world teeters on the brink of annihilation, Dietrich Bonhoeffer joins a deadly plot to assassinate Hitler, risking his faith and fate to save millions of Jews from genocide.

2024132 min
HistoryDramaWar
6.7
55 votes
Number 24
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Number 24

#6

On the brink of the Second World War, a young Norwegian man's drive to resist the Nazis sets a new course for his future – and the future of his country.

2024112 min
WarHistoryDrama
7.1
324 votes
Blitz
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Blitz

#7

In World War II London, nine-year-old George is evacuated to the countryside by his mother, Rita, to escape the bombings. Defiant and determined to return to his family, George embarks on an epic, perilous journey back home as Rita searches for him.

2024120 min
WarDramaHistory
6.0
215 votes
Battlefield
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Battlefield

#8

These are the years of the First World War and Dr. Stefano Zorzi spends his days in the Exemption Clinic in a large city of Northern Italy, where he not only takes care of soldiers who arrive from the massacre of the front, but also he fights simulation and self-harm of those who hope to be dispensed, by sending them before the Military Court. If Stefano, in fact, does his utmost to heal soldiers and send them back to fight, Dr. Giulio Farradio makes them ill, or helps them to self-injure seriously enough to be exonerated. The two doctors, who went to university together and were great friends, they not only (secretly) challenge each other on a professional level, but also on the sentimental one: they are both linked to Anna, a courageous nurse with a strong character. But when the great ‘Spanish’ fever epidemic arrived in 1918, the time for love, politics and science ends up getting confused dangerously...

2024104 min
DramaHistoryWar
6.4
98 votes
Before Dawn
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Before Dawn

#9

After leaving his family's sheep farm in the Australian outback, a young man joins his countrymen on the western front of World War I with hopes of helping expedite an end to the bloody conflict. But as war rages on, he is forced to grapple with the brutal realities of trench warfare, including a near-constant battle to keep himself alive—without leaving another man behind. Inspired by the real-life diary entries of local ANZACs, the feature film details the untold story of some of Australia’s greatest military victories.

2024101 min
WarDramaHistory
6.8
79 votes
Civil War
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Civil War

#10

In the near future, a group of war journalists attempt to survive while reporting the truth as the United States stands on the brink of civil war.

2024109 min
WarActionDrama
6.9
3827 votes
Captain Miller
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Captain Miller

#11

In the 1930s, during the British Raj, Analeesan "Eesa", a former soldier of the British Indian Army called Captain Miller, is on a mission to protect the people from the British after witnessing an atrocity.

2024158 min
ActionWar
6.8
72 votes
The Arctic Convoy
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The Arctic Convoy

#12

In 1942, a convoy of 35 civilian ships, carrying vital supplies from Iceland to the Soviet Union, faces deadly challenges in the Arctic. Despite Allied naval escort, catastrophic intelligence errors expose the convoy to relentless German air and naval attacks. In the brutal conditions, inexperienced civilian sailors fight for survival, with only 12 ships making it to their destination.

2023109 min
WarDrama
6.8
123 votes
Noryang: Deadly Sea
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Noryang: Deadly Sea

#13

The Imjin War reaches its seventh year in December of 1598. Admiral Yi Sun-shin learns that the Wa invaders in Joseon are preparing for a swift withdrawal following the deathbed orders of their leader Toyotomi Hideyoshi. Determined to destroy the enemy once and for all, Admiral Yi leads an allied fleet of Joseon and Ming ships to mount a blockade and annihilate the Wa army. However, once Ming commander Chen Lin is bribed into lifting the blockade, Wa lord Shimazu Yoshihiro and his Satsuma army sail to the Wa army's rescue at Noryang Strait.

2023153 min
WarActionHistory
6.4
150 votes
Battle Over Britain
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Battle Over Britain

#14

A young pilot, fresh out of training, is called to join a Flight while they wait for the call to scramble. Throughout a single day, he witnesses the skies of southern England filled with deadly dog fights, and after every exhausting battle the men return to their dispersal hut, only to find another of their number missing. Unwilling to surrender, the pilot and his comrades unite to take to the skies once more, determined to defend not only the airfield, but their entire country.

202380 min
War
7.1
89 votes
The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare
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The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare

#15

During World War II, the British Army assigns a group of competent soldiers to carry out a mission against the Nazi forces behind enemy lines... A true story about a secret British WWII organization — the Special Operations Executive. Founded by Winston Churchill, their irregular warfare against the Germans helped to change the course of the war, and gave birth to modern black operations.

2024120 min
ActionComedyWar
7.1
1605 votes
Land of Bad
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Land of Bad

#16

When a Delta Force special ops mission goes terribly wrong, Air Force drone pilot Reaper has 48 hours to remedy what has devolved into a wild rescue operation. With no weapons and no communication other than the drone above, the ground mission suddenly becomes a full-scale battle when the team is discovered by the enemy.

2024113 min
ActionWarThriller
7.3
1335 votes

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