World War II Movies
War Movies about World War II, 1939-1945
Saints and Soldiers (2003)
Saints and Soldiers is by far the best war movie I've never heard of before. Yes, it really is that good. Starting off with a frank depiction of the Malmedy massacre of Allied soldiers by the Germans, Saints continues on into an incredible story of humanity and survival. This tale is at the same... »
Air Raid Wardens (1943)
I love Laurel and Hardy. I really do. I mean how can you not? During the 30's they were sort of a counterpoint and companion to the slapstick of the Three Stooges. But in 1943's Air Raid Wardens, that original magic was pretty much gone. They were both a few years older, and by... »
The Thin Red Line (1998)
1998's The Thin Red Line takes us to Guadalcanal in the South Pacific. Based on the novel of the same name by James Jones, its a long and arduous journey into... ...well I'm still trying to figure that out. The Thin Red Line is a visual masterpiece, I will give you that. But there... »
In Enemy Hands (2004)
I can hear the groans now. "No!! Not another submarine movie!!!" But that's what we've got today. In Enemy Hands takes us once again beneath the Atlantic during World War II. This time, however, things are a little more complicated than kill-or-be-killed. To be fair, In Enemy Hands starts off in typical sub-movie fashion,... »
The Caine Mutiny (1954)
There has never been a mutiny, legal or otherwise, on board a US Navy vessel. Ever. At least not in real life, but in 1954's The Caine Mutiny, that's exactly what happens. We're borne witness to the events leading up to the eventual takeover of the fictional USS Caine, and the events that happen... »
In Harm’s Way (1965)
You know, I'm all for epic war movies. Especially with an all-star cast such as you find with In Harm's Way. But quite frankly, I didn't much care for this one, and I'll tell you why. First off, lets get to the plot. Basically you're looking at the Pacific fleet in some made-up operations... »
Hell Raiders (1968, TV)
Oh. My. God. I think I just saw the world's worst movie. Ever. Hell Raiders is (I'm guessing) supposed to be about a band of army demolitions experts set out to destroy a building where they've stupidly left some very important classified papers hidden away in the floor. But jeez is this thing terrible. ... »
From Here to Eternity (1953)
I've seen From Here to Eternity a few times now, and each time I wonder how it continually winds up on the top of the "best war movies of all time" lists. Is it a bad movie? Absolutely not, but I think it makes a better "chick flick" than war movie, and the reasons... »
Once Upon a Honeymoon (1942)
OK, so maybe Once Upon a Honeymoon falls under the "romantic comedy" category rather than "war movie," but it is set during World War II, and in fact most of the plot has to do with the war, so here we are! Here's the deal: Wayward radio broadcaster Pat O'Toole (Cary Grant) is following... »
Sahara (1943)
Tanks, desert, combat, Bogart.... put those all together and what do you get? The unbelievable picture that is Sahara. It pits tank commander Sgt. Joe Gunn (Humphrey Bogart) against the desert, and against the Nazi Afrika Corps in a battle for survival, with a bit of a twist ending that you won't see coming.... »
