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Saving Private Ryan (1998)
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Saving Private Ryan (1998)

Opening with the Allied invasion of Normandy on 6 June 1944, members of the 2nd Ranger Battalion under Cpt. Miller fight ashore to secure a beachhead. Amidst the fighting, two brothers are killed in action. Earlier in New Guinea, a third brother is KIA. Their mother, Mrs. Ryan, is to receive all thr β€¦ee of the grave telegrams on the same day. The United States Army Chief of Staff, George C. Marshall, is given an opportunity to alleviate some of her grief when he learns of a fourth brother, Private James Ryan, and decides to send out 8 men (Cpt. Miller and select members from 2nd Rangers) to find him and bring him back home to his mother... (Read More)

Subgenre:
epic
Themes:
u.s. militaryfear of deathself sacrificemilitarymurderfriendship
Mood:
poetic justicegore
Locations:
francecemeterychurchbeach
Characters:
american soldieramerican abroadmilitary officeru.s. soldierdeath of heroamericansniperjewishsoldierteacher
Period:
year 19441940sworld war two
Story:
military uniformsecond chancesteel helmetexploding tanknazi occupied francearmy rangeramerican flagcombat casualtyu.s. armyfinal battlerescue missionmale soldierdead soldieromaha beachbudding friendship β€¦war memorialreference to betty boopbrowning automatic rifledesaturated colorsreference to edith piafhand tremorskip motionreference to betty grabledeath noticecollision courseact of godhalftrackmale cryingdeserted towninfantrymanplane wreckshellingmachine gun nestdivine interventionblown to piecesdisorientationreconnaissanceoptimistworld war two veterankilled in actionbell towerspeculationtinnitusstar spangled bannerrealizationserendipitymale camaraderiechancedying youngdog tagskepticismone last jobautomatic weaponmedicd daylast standcanteenmercysecret pastdying wordscowardicelandmineoptimismtrenchnormandycompassbilingualismtommy gunmass gravewar violencesilhouetteinfantryiowamorphinerepeated lineshot in the throatunsubtitled foreign languagemale friendshipshot in the eyegramophonebunkershot in the neckwar crimemolotov cocktailfirearmblood on camera lensruinsmain character diestranslatorheroismprisoner of warloss of brothersevered legflamethrowerdark pastrainstormseasidedisembowelmentdark heroshot in the facedark humorloss of soninvasionanti semitismbraverycrushed to deathblack humorburialfateexploding buildingblockbustermale bondingmutilationhelmethand grenadedestinywashington d.c.dismembermentshot in the armsevered armgeneralblindfoldexploding bodytankmistaken identityperson on fireuniformcharacter repeating someone else's dialogueshot in the foreheadshot in the legdrowningunderwater scenesearchcontroversyno opening creditsnonlinear timelinestabbed in the cheststabbed to deathdeath of friendarmybridgestabbingambushdecapitationshot in the backcombatprayervomitingletterbattlerescueshot in the chestmachine gunblood splattershot to deathbased on true storythree word titleexplosiontitle spoken by charactercharacter name in titleviolence (See All)

Fury (2014)
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Fury (2014)

1945, in World War II Germany, the tough Sergeant Don 'Wardaddy' Collier commands a tank and survives a German attack with his veteran crew composed of Boyd 'Bible' Swan, Trini 'Gordo' Garcia and Grady 'Coon-Ass' Travis. He receives a rookie soldier Norman Ellison as the substitute for his deceased  β€¦gunner and he tries to harden the youth along the way. (Read More)

Themes:
u.s. militaryself sacrificemilitarymurder
Mood:
gore
Characters:
american soldieramerican abroadu.s. soldierdeath of herosnipersoldier
Period:
world war two
Story:
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The Longest Day (1962)
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The Longest Day (1962)

Tells the story of the D-Day invasion of Normandy in WWII. There are dozens of characters, some seen only briefly, who together weave the story of five separate invasion points that made up the operation.

Subgenre:
epic
Themes:
murder
Locations:
beach
Characters:
american soldier
Period:
year 19441940sworld war two
Story:
steel helmetnazi occupied franceu.s. armydead soldieromaha beachshellingmachine gun nestbell towertinnitusautomatic weapond daynormandytommy gunwar violenceinfantry β€¦bunkershot in the neckfirearmheroismrainstorminvasionhelmethand grenadegeneraluniformarmycombatbattlemachine gunexplosionviolence (See All)

The Thin Red Line (1998)
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The Thin Red Line (1998)

U.S. Army Private Witt (AWOL) is found and imprisoned on a troop carrier by his company First Sergeant, Welsh.The men of C Company,1st Battalion,27th Infantry Regiment,25th Infantry Division have been brought to Guadalcanal as reinforcements in the campaign to secure Henderson Field and seize the is β€¦land from the Japanese. They arrive near Hill 210, a key Japanese position. Their task is to capture the hill at all cost. What happens next is a story developing about redemption and the meaningless of war. Regardless the outcome. (Read More)

Subgenre:
epic
Themes:
fear of deathmilitary
Characters:
u.s. soldiersoldier
Period:
1940sworld war two
Story:
steel helmetcombat casualtyu.s. armydead soldierbudding friendshipdying youngskepticisminfantrybunkershot in the neckfirearmmain character diesheroismsevered leginvasion β€¦severed armgeneraluniformunderwater sceneno opening creditsstabbed in the cheststabbed to deathshot in the backcombatvomitingbattleshot in the chestmachine gunshot to deathexplosion (See All)

Black Hawk Down (2001) is one of the best movies like Saving Private Ryan (1998)
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Black Hawk Down (2001)

Action/war drama based on the best-selling book detailing a near-disastrous mission in Somalia on October 3, 1993. On this date nearly 100 U.S. Army Rangers, commanded by Capt. Mike Steele, were dropped by helicopter deep into the capital city of Mogadishu to capture two top lieutenants of a Somali  β€¦warlord. This led to a large and drawn-out firefight between the Army Ranges, US Special Forces, and hundreds of Somali gunmen; resulting in the destruction of two U.S. Black Hawk helicopters. The film focuses on the heroic efforts of various Rangers to get to the downed black hawks, centering on SSG Eversmann, leading the Ranger unit Chalk Four to the first black hawk crash site, Chief Warrant Officer Durant who was captured after being the only survivor of the second black hawk crash, as well as many others who were involved. (Read More)

Themes:
u.s. militarymilitarymurder
Mood:
gore
Characters:
u.s. soldiersnipersoldier
Story:
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Enemy At The Gates (2001)
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Enemy At The Gates (2001)

In World War II, the fall of Stalingrad will mean the collapse of the whole country. The Germans and Russians are fighting over every block, leaving only ruins behind. The Russian sniper Vassili Zaitsev stalks the Germans, taking them out one by one, thus hurting the morale of the German troops. The β€¦ political officer Danilov leads him on, publishing his efforts to give his countrymen some hope. But Vassili eventually start to feel that he can not live up to the expectations on him. He and Danilov fall in love with the same girl, Tanya, a female soldier. From Germany comes the master sniper Konig to put an end to the extraordinary skilled Russian sniper. (Read More)

Subgenre:
epic
Themes:
friendshipmurder
Characters:
sniperjewishsoldier
Period:
1940sworld war two
Story:
military uniformmale soldiermale camaraderiedog tagsecret pasttrenchmass graverepeated lineshot in the neckfirearmblood on camera lensruinstranslatorheroismsevered leg β€¦dark pastdark heroexploding buildingmale bondingdestinyshot in the armsevered armtankcharacter repeating someone else's dialogueshot in the foreheadunderwater sceneshot in the backprayervomitingletterbattleshot in the chestmachine gunblood splattershot to deathbased on true storyexplosionviolence (See All)

Patton (1970)
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Patton (1970)

"Patton" tells the tale of General 'George S. Patton (I)' (qv), famous tank commander of World War II. The film begins with Patton's career in North Africa and progresses through the invasion of Europe and the fall of the Third Reich. Side plots also speak of Patton's numerous faults such his temper β€¦ and tendency toward insubordination, faults that would prevent him from becoming the lead American general in the Normandy Invasion as well as to his being relieved as Occupation Commander of Germany. (Read More)

Subgenre:
epic
Themes:
military
Locations:
francecemetery
Characters:
american soldieramerican abroad
Period:
year 19441940sworld war two
Story:
steel helmetu.s. armydead soldierstar spangled bannerd daywar violenceinfantryruinsinvasionblockbusterdestinygeneraltankuniformarmy β€¦ambushcombatprayermachine gunexplosiontitle spoken by charactercharacter name in titleviolence (See All)

Letters From Iwo Jima (2006)
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Letters From Iwo Jima (2006)

The island of Iwo Jima stands between the American military force and the home islands of Japan. Therefore the Imperial Japanese Army is desperate to prevent it from falling into American hands and providing a launching point for an invasion of Japan. General Tadamichi Kuribayashi is given command o β€¦f the forces on the island and sets out to prepare for the imminent attack. General Kuribayashi, however, does not favor the rigid traditional approach recommended by his subordinates, and resentment and resistance fester among his staff. In the lower echelons, a young soldier, Saigo, a poor baker in civilian life, strives with his friends to survive the harsh regime of the Japanese army itself, all the while knowing that a fierce battle looms. When the American invasion begins, both Kuribayashi and Saigo find strength, honor, courage, and horrors beyond imagination. (Read More)

Subgenre:
epic
Themes:
u.s. militarymilitarymurderfriendship
Mood:
gore
Locations:
beach
Characters:
american soldiermilitary officeru.s. soldiersoldier
Period:
1940sworld war two
Story:
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The Monuments Men (2014) is one of the best movies like Saving Private Ryan (1998)
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The Monuments Men (2014)

Based on the true story of the greatest treasure hunt in history, The Monuments Men is an action drama focusing on an unlikely World War II platoon, tasked by FDR with going into Germany to rescue artistic masterpieces from Nazi thieves and returning them to their rightful owners. It would be an imp β€¦ossible mission: with the art trapped behind enemy lines, and with the German army under orders to destroy everything as the Reich fell, how could these guys - seven museum directors, curators, and art historians, all more familiar with Michelangelo than the M-1 - possibly hope to succeed? But as the Monuments Men, as they were called, found themselves in a race against time to avoid the destruction of 1000 years of culture, they would risk their lives to protect and defend mankind's greatest achievements. (Read More)

Themes:
u.s. militaryself sacrificemilitarymurder
Locations:
francechurchbeach
Characters:
american abroadmilitary officeru.s. soldiersnipersoldier
Period:
year 19441940sworld war two
Story:
military uniformamerican flagu.s. armymale camaraderielandminenormandybilingualismtommy gunmass gravetranslatorheroismflamethrowerbraveryhelmetgeneral β€¦tankuniformno opening creditsdeath of friendarmybridgeambushshot in the backcombatletterbattlerescueshot in the chestblood splattershot to deathbased on true storyexplosiontitle spoken by character (See All)

We Were Soldiers (2002)
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We Were Soldiers (2002)

A telling of the 1st Battalion, 7 Cavalry Regiment, 1st Calvary Division's battle against overwhelming odds in the La Drang valley of Vietnam in 1965. Seen through the eyes of the battalion's commander, Lt. Col. Hal Moore (played by Mel Gibson), we see him take command of the battalion and its prepa β€¦rations to go into Vietnam. We also see how the French had, years earlier, been defeated in the same area. The battle was to be the first major engagement between US and NVA forces in Vietnam and showed the use of helicopters as mobility providers and assault support aircraft. (Read More)

Themes:
military
Mood:
gore
Locations:
church
Characters:
american soldiersoldier
Story:
steel helmetu.s. armymale soldierdead soldierwar memorialworld war two veteranautomatic weaponinfantryshot in the throatshot in the neckblood on camera lenssevered legbraveryhand grenadegeneral β€¦exploding bodyperson on fireuniformshot in the foreheadshot in the legarmyambushshot in the backcombatletterbattlemachine gunshot to deathexplosiontitle spoken by character (See All)

Dunkirk (2017)
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Dunkirk (2017)

Evacuation of Allied soldiers from Belgium, the British Empire, and France, who were cut off and surrounded by the German army from the beaches and harbor of Dunkirk, France, between May 26- June 04, 1940, during Battle of France in World War II.

Subgenre:
epic
Themes:
self sacrificemilitarymurder
Locations:
francebeach
Characters:
military officersoldier
Period:
1940sworld war two
Story:
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Glory (1989)
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Glory (1989)

Shaw was an officer in the Federal Army during the American Civil War who volunteered to lead the first company of black soldiers. Shaw was forced to deal with the prejudices of both the enemy (who had orders to kill commanding officers of blacks), and of his own fellow officers.

Subgenre:
epic
Themes:
militaryfriendship
Mood:
gore
Locations:
beach
Characters:
american soldiermilitary officersoldier
Story:
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American Sniper (2014) is one of the best movies like Saving Private Ryan (1998)
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American Sniper (2014)

Chris Kyle was nothing more than a Texan man who dreamed of becoming a cowboy, but in his thirties he found out that maybe his life needed something different, something where he could express his real talent, something that could help America in its fight against terrorism. So he joined the SEALs i β€¦n order to become a sniper. After marrying, Kyle and the other members of the team are called for their first tour of Iraq. Kyle's struggle isn't with his missions, but about his relationship with the reality of the war and, once returned at home, how he manages to handle it with his urban life, his wife and kids. (Read More)

Themes:
u.s. militarymilitarymurder
Locations:
churchbeach
Characters:
american soldieramerican abroadamericansnipersoldier
Story:
military uniformamerican flagstar spangled bannerunsubtitled foreign languagetranslatorheroismshot in the facebraveryhelmethand grenadesevered armexploding bodytankcharacter repeating someone else's dialogueshot in the forehead β€¦shot in the legno opening creditsnonlinear timelinedeath of friendambushshot in the backcombatvomitingbattlerescueshot in the chestmachine gunblood splattershot to deathbased on true storyexplosionviolence (See All)

Tae Guk Gi: The Brotherhood Of War (2004)
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Tae Guk Gi: The Brotherhood Of War (2004)

In 1950, in South Korea, shoe-shiner Jin-tae Lee and his 18-year-old old student brother, Jin-seok Lee, form a poor but happy family with their mother, Jin-tae's fiance Young-shin Kim, and her young sisters. Jin-tae and his mother are tough workers, who sacrifice themselves to send Jin-seok to the u β€¦niversity. When North Korea invades the South, the family escapes to a relative's house in the country, but along their journey, Jin-seok is forced to join the army to fight in the front, and Jin-tae enlists too to protect his young brother. The commander promises Jin-tae that if he gets a medal he would release his brother, and Jin-tae becomes the braver soldier in the company. Along the bloody war between brothers, the relationship of Jin-seok with his older brother deteriorates leading to a dramatic and tragic end. (Read More)

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epic
Themes:
militarymurder
Mood:
gore
Characters:
soldier
Story:
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A Bridge Too Far (1977)
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A Bridge Too Far (1977)

The true story of Operation Market Garden, the Allies attempt, in September 1944, to hasten the end of WW2 by driving through Belgium and Holland into Germany. The idea was for US airborne divisions to take the towns of Eindhoven and Nijmegen and a British airborne division, reinforced by a Polish a β€¦irborne brigade, to take the town of Arnhem. They would be reinforced, in due course and in turn, by the British XXX Corps, land-based and driving up from the British lines in the south. The key to the operation was the bridges, as if the Germans held or blew them, the paratroopers could not be relieved. Faulty intelligence, Allied high command hubris and stubborn German resistance would ensure that Arnhem was a bridge too far. (Read More)

Subgenre:
epic
Themes:
murder
Locations:
church
Characters:
american soldieramerican abroadsniper
Period:
year 19441940sworld war two
Story:
steel helmetexploding tankcombat casualtyu.s. armydead soldierbrowning automatic riflekilled in actionlast standtommy gunwar violenceinfantrywar crimefirearmblockbusterhelmet β€¦tankuniformarmybridgeambushcombatbattlerescueblood splatterexplosiontitle spoken by characterviolence (See All)

Windtalkers (2002)
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Windtalkers (2002)

During World War II when the Americans needed to find a secure method of communicating they devised a code using the Navajo language. So Navajos were recruited to become what they call code talkers. They would be assigned to a unit and would communicate with other units using the code so that even t β€¦hough the enemy could listen they couldn't understand what they were saying. And to insure that the code is protected men are assigned to protect it at all costs. One of these men is Joe Enders, a man who sustained an injury that can make him unfit for duty but he manages to avoid it and is told of his duty and that the man he is suppose to protect is Ben Yahzee. Initially there is tension but the two men learn to get along. (Read More)

Themes:
militarymurder
Mood:
gore
Characters:
u.s. soldiersniper
Period:
year 19441940sworld war two
Story:
steel helmetamerican flagbrowning automatic riflelast standlandminetommy gunwar violenceblood on camera lensmain character diesflamethrowerbraveryhand grenadedismembermentshot in the armexploding body β€¦tankshot in the legstabbed in the cheststabbed to deathstabbingambushdecapitationshot in the backcombatvomitingletterbattlerescueshot in the chestblood splattershot to deathbased on true storyexplosionviolence (See All)

Lone Survivor (2013) is one of the best movies like Saving Private Ryan (1998)
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Lone Survivor (2013)

Marcus Luttrell, a Navy Seal, and his team set out on a mission to capture or kill notorious Taliban leader Ahmad Shah, in late June 2005. After running into mountain herders and capturing them, they were left with no choice but to follow their rules of engagement or be imprisoned. Now Marcus and hi β€¦s team are left to fight for their lives in one of the most valiant efforts of modern warfare. (Read More)

Themes:
self sacrificemilitaryfriendshipmurder
Mood:
gore
Characters:
american abroadsnipersoldier
Story:
american flagdog tagshot in the throatshot in the facemale bondinghand grenadeshot in the armcharacter repeating someone else's dialogueshot in the foreheadshot in the legunderwater scenenonlinear timelinestabbed in the cheststabbed to deathdeath of friend β€¦armyambushdecapitationshot in the backcombatbattlerescueshot in the chestmachine gunblood splattershot to deathbased on true storyexplosionviolence (See All)

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13 Hours (2016)
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13 Hours (2016)

Libya, 2012. At an unofficial CIA base in Benghazi a group of ex-military contractors are providing security. In the aftermath of Gaddafi's downfall a power vacuum exists and the climate is volatile. Military weapons are freely available. The US Ambassador to Libya, Chris Stevens, makes a visit to t β€¦he area, staying in a compound near the CIA base. On the night of 11 September, 2012, the Ambassador's compound is attacked by hordes of heavily armed locals. The only forces willing and able to defend it are six CIA contractors. (Read More)

Themes:
militarymurder
Mood:
gore
Characters:
american abroadsoldier
Story:
army rangeramerican flagrescue missionmale camaraderielast standbilingualismwar violencerepeated lineunsubtitled foreign languagemolotov cocktailtranslatorheroismbraverycrushed to deathexploding building β€¦helmetwashington d.c.shot in the armsevered armgeneralexploding bodyperson on firecharacter repeating someone else's dialogueshot in the foreheadshot in the legno opening creditsdeath of friendambushshot in the backcombatbattlerescueshot in the chestmachine gunblood splattershot to deathbased on true storyexplosionviolence (See All)

War For The Planet Of The Apes (2017)
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War For The Planet Of The Apes (2017)

Caesar and his apes are forced into a deadly conflict with an army of humans led by a ruthless Colonel. After the apes suffer unimaginable losses, Caesar wrestles with his darker instincts and begins his own mythic quest to avenge his kind. As the journey finally brings them face to face, Caesar and β€¦ the Colonel are pitted against each other in an epic battle that will determine the fate of both their species and the future of the planet. (Read More)

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epic
Themes:
self sacrificemilitarymurderfriendship
Locations:
beach
Characters:
snipersoldier
Story:
american flagu.s. armyfinal battlerescue missionstar spangled bannermercymain character diesprisoner of warloss of brotherloss of soninvasionburialfateexploding buildingblockbuster β€¦helmethand grenadeexploding bodytankno opening creditsdeath of friendarmybridgeambushshot in the backcombatbattlerescueshot in the chestmachine gunshot to deathexplosionviolence (See All)

Platoon (1986)
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Platoon (1986)

Chris Taylor is a young, naive American who gives up college and volunteers for combat in Vietnam. Upon arrival, he quickly discovers that his presence is quite nonessential, and is considered insignificant to the other soldiers, as he has not fought for as long as the rest of them and felt the effe β€¦cts of combat. Chris has two non-commissioned officers, the ill-tempered and indestructible Staff Sergeant Robert Barnes and the more pleasant and cooperative Sergeant Elias Grodin. A line is drawn between the two NCOs and a number of men in the platoon when an illegal killing occurs during a village raid. As the war continues, Chris himself draws towards psychological meltdown. And as he struggles for survival, he soon realizes he is fighting two battles, the conflict with the enemy and the conflict between the men within his platoon. (Read More)

Themes:
militarymurder
Mood:
gore
Characters:
snipersoldier
Story:
u.s. armyfinal battlemass gravewar violenceinfantrywar crimemain character diestranslatorrainstormblockbusterhelmethand grenadeexploding bodyperson on fireshot in the forehead β€¦stabbed in the cheststabbed to deathambushshot in the backcombatbattlerescueshot in the chestmachine gunblood splatterexplosiontitle spoken by characterviolence (See All)

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Flags Of Our Fathers (2006) is one of the best movies like Saving Private Ryan (1998)
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Flags Of Our Fathers (2006)

In 1945, the Marines attack twelve thousand Japaneses protecting the twenty square kilometers of the sacred Iwo Jima island in a very violent battle. When they reach the Mount Suribachi and six Marines raise their flag on the top, the picture becomes a symbol in a post Great Depression America. The  β€¦government brings the three survivors to America to raise funds for war, bringing hope to desolate people, and making the three men heroes of the war. However, the traumatized trio has difficulty dealing with the image built by their superiors, sharing the heroism with their mates. (Read More)

Themes:
militaryfriendshipmurder
Mood:
gore
Locations:
beach
Characters:
u.s. soldier
Period:
1940sworld war two
Story:
american flagdead soldierstar spangled bannerbunkerfirearmheroismsevered legbraverymale bondingwashington d.c.shot in the armsevered armexploding bodytankshot in the leg β€¦no opening creditsambushdecapitationshot in the backvomitingletterbattleshot in the chestmachine gunblood splattershot to deathexplosionviolence (See All)

Wonder Woman (2017)
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Wonder Woman (2017)

Diana, princess of the Amazons, trained to be an unconquerable warrior. Raised on a sheltered island paradise, when a pilot crashes on their shores and tells of a massive conflict raging in the outside world, Diana leaves her home, convinced she can stop the threat. Fighting alongside man in a war t β€¦o end all wars, Diana will discover her full powers and her true destiny. (Read More)

Subgenre:
epic
Themes:
self sacrificemilitarymurder
Locations:
churchbeach
Characters:
american abroadsnipersoldier
Story:
final battlemachine gun nestbell towertrenchbilingualismtranslatorheroismloss of brotherbraveryinvasionfateexploding buildingblockbusterhelmethand grenade β€¦destinyshot in the armgeneralexploding bodytankcharacter repeating someone else's dialogueshot in the legunderwater sceneno opening creditsnonlinear timelinestabbed in the cheststabbed to deatharmyshot in the backcombatbattlerescueshot in the chestmachine gunshot to deathexplosioncharacter name in titleviolence (See All)

Alexander (2004)
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Alexander (2004)

Conquering 90% of the known world by the age of 25, Alexander the Great led his armies through 22,000 miles of sieges and conquests in just eight years. Coming out of tiny Macedonia (today part of Greece), Alexander led his armies against the mighty Persian Empire, drove west to Egypt, and finally m β€¦ade his way east to India. This film will concentrate on those eight years of battles, as well as his relationship with his boyhood friend and battle mate, Hephaestion. Alexander died young, of illness, at 33. Alexander's conquests paved the way for the spread of Greek culture (facilitating the spread of Christianity centuries later), and removed many of the obstacles that might have prevented the expansion of the Roman Empire. In other words, the world we know today might never have been if not for Alexander's bloody, yet unifying, conquest. (Read More)

Subgenre:
epic
Themes:
friendshipmurder
Mood:
gore
Characters:
death of herosnipersoldierteacher
Story:
final battlewar violenceshot in the throatshot in the neckblood on camera lensmain character diessevered legrainstormdark herodisembowelmentshot in the facebraveryinvasioncrushed to deathfate β€¦blockbusterhelmetdestinydismembermentshot in the armsevered armgeneralshot in the legno opening creditsnonlinear timelinestabbed in the cheststabbed to deathdeath of friendarmystabbingdecapitationshot in the backcombatletterbattleshot in the chestblood splattershot to deathtitle spoken by charactercharacter name in titleviolence (See All)

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All Quiet On The Western Front (1930)
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All Quiet On The Western Front (1930)

This is an English language film (made in America) adapted from a novel by German author Erich Maria Remarque. The film follows a group of German schoolboys, talked into enlisting at the beginning of World War 1 by their jingoistic teacher. The story is told entirely through the experiences of the y β€¦oung German recruits and highlights the tragedy of war through the eyes of individuals. As the boys witness death and mutilation all around them, any preconceptions about "the enemy" and the "rights and wrongs" of the conflict disappear, leaving them angry and bewildered. This is highlighted in the scene where Paul mortally wounds a French soldier and then weeps bitterly as he fights to save his life while trapped in a shell crater with the body. The film is not about heroism but about drudgery and futility and the gulf between the concept of war and the actuality. (Read More)

Subgenre:
epic
Themes:
fear of deathmurderfriendship
Locations:
francecemeterychurch
Characters:
death of herosnipersoldierteacher
Story:
military uniformsteel helmetdead soldierkilled in actiondying younglast standwar violencebunkerfirearmmain character diesheroismmutilationhelmethand grenadedeath of friend β€¦bridgestabbingcombatmachine gunshot to deathexplosiontitle spoken by characterviolence (See All)

The Last Samurai (2003) is one of the best movies like Saving Private Ryan (1998)
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The Last Samurai (2003)

In the 1870s, Captain Nathan Algren, a cynical veteran of the American Civil war who will work for anyone, is hired by Americans who want lucrative contracts with the Emperor of Japan to train the peasant conscripts for the first standing imperial army in modern warfare using firearms. The imperial  β€¦Omura cabinet's first priority is to repress a rebellion of traditionalist Samurai -hereditary warriors- who remain devoted to the sacred dynasty but reject the Westernizing policy and even refuse firearms. Yet when his ill-prepared superior force sets out too soon, their panic allows the sword-wielding samurai to crush them. Badly wounded Algren's courageous stand makes the samurai leader Katsumoto spare his life; once nursed to health he learns to know and respect the old Japanese way, and participates as advisor in Katsumoto's failed attempt to save the Bushido tradition, but Omura gets repressive laws enacted- he must now choose to honor his loyalty to one of the embittered sides when the conflict returns to the battlefield... (Read More)

Subgenre:
epic
Themes:
self sacrificefriendshipmurder
Mood:
gore
Characters:
military officersoldier
Story:
u.s. armylast standsecret pastshot in the throatshot in the eyeshot in the neckblood on camera lenstranslatorloss of brotherdark herobraveryblockbusterdestinyshot in the armgeneral β€¦person on firecharacter repeating someone else's dialogueshot in the foreheadshot in the legno opening creditsstabbed in the cheststabbed to deatharmystabbingdecapitationshot in the backcombatprayerbattlemachine gunblood splattershot to deathviolence (See All)

Full Metal Jacket (1987)
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Full Metal Jacket (1987)

A two-segment look at the effect of the military mindset and war itself on Vietnam era Marines. The first half follows a group of recruits in boot camp under the command of the punishing Gunnery Sergeant Hartman. The second half shows one of those recruits, Joker, covering the war as a correspondent β€¦ for Stars and Stripes, focusing on the Tet offensive. (Read More)

Themes:
militarymurder
Mood:
gore
Characters:
u.s. soldiersnipersoldier
Story:
u.s. armymale soldierdead soldiermass gravewar violenceinfantrymale friendshipwar crimefirearmdark humortankuniformshot in the legarmyshot in the back β€¦combatshot in the chestmachine gunblood splattershot to deaththree word titletitle spoken by characterviolence (See All)

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Tomorrow, When The War Began (2010)
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Tomorrow, When The War Began (2010)

Seven Australian teenage friends from a small town go on a camping trip to be with nature. During their trip, they see military aircraft fly overhead. What they didn't know was their country was being invaded by another country. Returning home, they discover that they are at war. With no training, t β€¦hey band together to fight the enemy. (Read More)

Themes:
militarymurderfriendship
Locations:
church
Characters:
snipersoldier
Story:
invasioncrushed to deathhelmethand grenadetankperson on fireshot in the foreheadshot in the legsearchno opening creditsarmybridgeambushshot in the backcombat β€¦vomitingrescueshot in the chestmachine gunblood splattershot to deathexplosionviolence (See All)

Hacksaw Ridge (2016)
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Hacksaw Ridge (2016)

The true story of 'Desmond T. Doss' (qv), the conscientious objector who, at the Battle of Okinawa, won the Medal of Honor for his incredible bravery and regard for his fellow soldiers. We see his upbringing and how this shaped his views, especially his religious view and anti-killing stance. We see β€¦ Doss's trials and tribulations after enlisting in the US Army and trying to become a medic. Finally, we see the hell on Earth that was Hacksaw Ridge. (Read More)

Mood:
gore
Locations:
cemeterychurch
Characters:
soldier
Period:
1940sworld war two
Story:
u.s. armymale camaraderiemediccowardicewar violenceflamethrowerbraveryperson on fireshot in the legno opening creditsdecapitationshot in the backcombatvomitingletter β€¦based on true storythree word titleexplosionviolence (See All)

Rambo III (1988) is one of the best movies like Saving Private Ryan (1998)
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Rambo III (1988)

John Rambo's former Vietnam superior, Colonel Samuel Trautman, has been assigned to lead a mission to help the Mujahedeen rebels who are fighting the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan, but the Buddhist Rambo turns down Trautman's request that Rambo help out. When the mission goes belly up and Trautman  β€¦is kidnapped and tortured by Russian Colonel Zaysen, Rambo launches a rescue effort and allies himself with the Mujahedeen rebels and gets their help in trying to rescue Trautman from Zaysen. (Read More)

Themes:
murder
Characters:
american abroadsniper
Story:
exploding tankfinal battlerescue missionhalftrackmachine gun nestcanteenbunkermolotov cocktailblood on camera lensprisoner of warflamethrowerinvasionblockbusterhand grenadeexploding body β€¦tankshot in the legambushcombatbattlerescuemachine gunexplosioncharacter name in titleviolence (See All)

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The Hurt Locker (2008)
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The Hurt Locker (2008)

An intense portrayal of elite soldiers who have one of the most dangerous jobs in the world: disarming bombs in the heat of combat. When a new sergeant, James, takes over a highly trained bomb disposal team amidst violent conflict, he surprises his two subordinates, Sanborn and Eldridge, by reckless β€¦ly plunging them into a deadly game of urban combat, behaving as if he's indifferent to death. As the men struggle to control their wild new leader, the city explodes into chaos, and James' true character reveals itself in a way that will change each man forever. (Read More)

Themes:
fear of deathself sacrificemurder
Characters:
u.s. soldiersniper
Story:
army rangeru.s. armyblown to piecestinnitusmale camaraderieunsubtitled foreign languageshot in the necktranslatormale bondinghelmetexploding bodytankmistaken identityshot in the legno opening credits β€¦death of friendarmybridgeambushshot in the backcombatrescueshot in the chestmachine gunblood splattershot to deaththree word titleexplosionviolence (See All)

The Four Feathers (2002)
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The Four Feathers (2002)

Set in 1884 Sudan, this fifth film to be adapted from the A.E.W. Mason novel follows a British officer who resigns his post right before his regiment ships out to battle the rebels. Perceiving his resignation as cowardice, his friends and fiancee give him four white feathers, the symbol of cowardice β€¦, but little do they know he's actually going undercover and plans to redeem his honor. (Read More)

Subgenre:
epic
Themes:
fear of deathmilitaryfriendshipmurder
Locations:
church
Characters:
snipersoldier
Story:
military uniformmale camaraderiecowardicewar violencemass graveheroismprisoner of warbraveryburialgeneralarmyambushcombatprayerbattle β€¦rescueviolence (See All)

Act Of Valor (2012)
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Act Of Valor (2012)

An unprecedented blend of real-life heroism and original filmmaking, Act of Valor stars a group of active-duty Navy SEALs in a powerful story of contemporary global anti-terrorism. Inspired by true events, the film combines stunning combat sequences, up-to-the minute battlefield technology and heart β€¦-pumping emotion for the ultimate action adventure. Act of Valor takes audiences deep into the secretive world of the most elite, highly trained group of warriors in the modern world. When the rescue of a kidnapped CIA operative leads to the discovery of a deadly terrorist plot against the U.S., a team of SEALs is dispatched on a worldwide manhunt. As the valiant men of Bandito Platoon race to stop a coordinated attack that could kill and wound thousands of American civilians, they must balance their commitment to country, team and their families back home. Each time they accomplish their mission, a new piece of intelligence reveals another shocking twist to the deadly terror plot, which stretches from Chechnya to the Philippines and from Ukraine to Somalia. The widening operation sends the SEALs across the globe as they track the terrorist ring to the U.S.-Mexico border, where they engage in an epic firefight with an outcome that has potentially unimaginable consequences for the future of America. (Read More)

Subgenre:
epic
Themes:
self sacrificemilitarymurder
Mood:
gore
Locations:
cemeterychurchbeach
Characters:
snipersoldier
Story:
american flagrescue missionmale camaraderieheroismshot in the faceexploding buildinghand grenadeexploding bodyshot in the foreheadshot in the legunderwater sceneno opening creditsdeath of friendshot in the backcombat β€¦letterbattlerescueshot in the chestmachine gunblood splattershot to deathbased on true storythree word titleexplosionviolence (See All)

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Kelly's Heroes (1970) is one of the best movies like Saving Private Ryan (1998)
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Kelly's Heroes (1970)

During World War II a German Colonel is captured by the Americans but before he can be interrogated an artillery barrage hits the camp. However, Ex-Lieutenant Kelly manages to reach the Colonel, get him drunk and learn that he is on a secret mission to ship $16,000,000 of gold to a base in France. K β€¦elly is determined to get the gold and plans for himself and a few of his fellow soldiers to slip into enemy territory and steal the bullion. (Read More)

Characters:
sniper
Period:
world war two
Story:
browning automatic riflemachine gun nestbell towermale camaraderielandminetommy gunwar violenceinfantryprisoner of warexploding buildinghand grenadegeneraltankshot in the foreheaddeath of friend β€¦armybridgecombatbattleshot in the chestmachine gunblood splatterexplosioncharacter name in titleviolence (See All)

The Revenant (2015)
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The Revenant (2015)

While exploring g uncharted wilderness in 1823, legendary fronjitiersman Hugh Glass sustains injuries from a brutal bear attack. When his hunting team leaves him for dead, Glass must utilize his survival skills to find a way back home while avoiding natives on their own hunt. Grief-stricken and fuel β€¦ed by vengeance, Glass treks through the wintry terrain to track down John Fitzgerald, the former confidant who betrayed and abandoned him. (Read More)

Themes:
murderfriendship
Mood:
gore
Characters:
sniper
Story:
canteenbilingualismshot in the throatshot in the eyeshot in the neckblood on camera lenssevered legdark pastrainstormdisembowelmentdark heroloss of sonbraverymale bondingshot in the arm β€¦shot in the foreheadshot in the legunderwater scenesearchno opening creditsstabbed in the cheststabbed to deathstabbingambushshot in the backcombatbattlerescueshot in the chestblood splattershot to deathbased on true storyviolence (See All)

King Arthur: Legend Of The Sword (2017)
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King Arthur: Legend Of The Sword (2017)

Themes:
self sacrificefriendshipmurder
Characters:
soldier
Story:
shot in the throatdark pastdark heroshot in the facebraverycrushed to deathblockbusterhelmetshot in the armsevered armgeneralexploding bodycharacter repeating someone else's dialogueshot in the legunderwater scene β€¦nonlinear timelinestabbed in the cheststabbed to deatharmybridgeambushdecapitationshot in the backcombatbattlerescueshot in the chestblood splattershot to deathexplosiontitle spoken by charactercharacter name in titleviolence (See All)

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The Dirty Dozen (1967)
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The Dirty Dozen (1967)

A Major with an attitude problem and a history of getting things done is told to interview military prisoners with death sentences or long terms for a dangerous mission; To parachute behind enemy lines and cause havoc for the German Generals at a rest house on the eve of D-Day.

Themes:
military
Characters:
american soldieramerican abroadsoldier
Period:
1940sworld war two
Story:
steel helmetu.s. armytommy gunwar violenceexploding buildinghand grenadegeneraluniformshot in the backcombatbattlemachine gunthree word titleexplosiontitle spoken by character

Red Tails (2012) is one of the best movies like Saving Private Ryan (1998)
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Red Tails (2012)

Italy, 1944. As the war takes its toll on Allied forces in Europe, a squadron of black pilots known as the Tuskegee Airmen are finally given the chance to prove themselves in the sky - even as they battle discrimination on the ground. It's a tribute to the unsung heroes who rose above extraordinary  β€¦challenges and ultimately soared into history. (Read More)

Themes:
u.s. militarymilitary
Characters:
american abroad
Period:
year 19441940sworld war two
Story:
chanceblood on camera lensheroismprisoner of warbraverygeneralcharacter repeating someone else's dialogueshot in the legdeath of friendshot in the backbattleshot in the chestshot to deathexplosiontitle spoken by character

White House Down (2013)
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White House Down (2013)

Capitol Policeman John Cale has just been denied his dream job with the Secret Service of protecting President James Sawyer. Not wanting to let down his little girl with the news, he takes her on a tour of the White House, when the complex is overtaken by a heavily armed paramilitary group. Now, wit β€¦h the nation's government falling into chaos and time running out, it's up to Cale to save the president, his daughter, and the country. (Read More)

Themes:
militarymurder
Characters:
snipersoldier
Story:
exploding tankamerican flagu.s. armyautomatic weaponbunkerflamethrowerexploding buildinghand grenadewashington d.c.generalexploding bodytankcharacter repeating someone else's dialogueshot in the foreheadshot in the leg β€¦underwater scenestabbed to deathdeath of friendshot in the backbattlerescueshot in the chestmachine gunshot to deaththree word titleexplosionviolence (See All)

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The Pianist (2002)
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The Pianist (2002)

In this adaptation of the autobiography "The Pianist: The Extraordinary True Story of One Man's Survival in Warsaw, 1939-1945," 'Wladyslaw Szpilman' (qv), a Polish Jewish radio station pianist, sees Warsaw change gradually as World War II begins. Szpilman is forced into the Warsaw Ghetto, but is lat β€¦er separated from his family during Operation Reinhard. From this time until the concentration camp prisoners are released, Szpilman hides in various locations among the ruins of Warsaw. (Read More)

Themes:
murder
Characters:
jewish
Period:
1940sworld war two
Story:
second chancebudding friendshipdesaturated colorstinnituswar crimemolotov cocktailruinsprisoner of warloss of brotherflamethroweranti semitismtankmistaken identityshot in the foreheadno opening credits β€¦based on true storyviolence (See All)

Behind Enemy Lines (2001)
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Behind Enemy Lines (2001)

Fighter navigator Chris Burnett wants out: he was looking for something more than the boring recon missions he's been flying. He finds himself flying the lone Christmas day mission over war-torn Bosnia. But when he talks pilot Stackhouse into flying slightly off-course to check out an interesting ta β€¦rget, the two get shot down. Burnett is soon alone, trying to outrun a pursuing army, while commanding officer Reigert finds his rescue operation hamstrung by politics, forcing Burnett to run far out of his way. (Read More)

Themes:
military
Characters:
sniper
Story:
reconnaissancetinnitusmass graveunsubtitled foreign languagewar crimeexploding buildingshot in the armtankshot in the foreheadstabbed in the chestarmycombatbattlerescueshot in the chest β€¦machine gunblood splattershot to deathbased on true storytitle spoken by character (See All)

Centurion (2010) is one of the best movies like Saving Private Ryan (1998)
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Centurion (2010)

Britain, A.D. 117. Quintus Dias, the sole survivor of a Pictish raid on a Roman frontier fort, marches north with General Virilus' legendary Ninth Legion, under orders to wipe the Picts from the face of the Earth and destroy their leader, Gorlacon.

Themes:
self sacrificemurder
Mood:
gore
Characters:
soldier
Story:
rescue missionmale camaraderierepeated lineshot in the throatshot in the eyeshot in the necksevered legdisembowelmentshot in the facehelmetgeneralshot in the legnonlinear timelinestabbed in the cheststabbed to death β€¦death of friendarmystabbingambushdecapitationshot in the backcombatbattleshot in the chestblood splattershot to deathtitle spoken by characterviolence (See All)

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Where Eagles Dare (1968)
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Where Eagles Dare (1968)

During WW2 a British aircraft is shot down and crashes in Nazi held territory. The Germans capture the only survivor, an American General, and take him to the nearest SS headquarters. Unknown to the Germans the General has full knowledge of the D-Day operation. The British decide that the General mu β€¦st not be allowed to divulge any details of the Normandy landing at all cost and order Major John Smith to lead a crack commando team to rescue him. Amongst the team is an American Ranger, Lieutenant Schaffer, who is puzzled by his inclusion in an all British operation. When one of the team dies after the parachute drop, Schaffer suspects that Smith's mission has a much more secret objective. (Read More)

Themes:
military
Characters:
americansoldier
Period:
1940sworld war two
Story:
steel helmetarmy rangerrescue missiondead soldierwar violenceshot in the neckprisoner of warexploding buildinghelmethand grenadegeneralexploding bodyuniformbridgecombat β€¦battlerescuemachine gunblood splattershot to deaththree word titleexplosionviolence (See All)

Heartbreak Ridge (1986)
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Heartbreak Ridge (1986)

1983. Tom Highway is a well-decorated career military man in the United States Marine Corps, he who has seen action in Korea and Vietnam. His current rank is Gunnery Sergeant. His experiences have led him to become an opinionated, no nonsense man, who is prone to bursts of violence, especially when  β€¦he's drunk, if the situation does not suit him, regardless of the specifics or people involved. Because of these actions, he has spent his fair share of overnighters behind bars. Close to retirement, one of his last assignments, one he requested, is back at his old unit at Cherry Point, North Carolina, from where he was transferred for insubordination. He is to train a reconnaissance platoon. His superior officer, the much younger and combat inexperienced Major Malcolm Powers, sees Highway as a relic of an old styled military. Highway's commanding officer, Lieutenant Ring, the platoon leader, is also a younger man who has no combat experience, but is academically inclined and happy-go-lucky. Highway finds that his team is a rag-tag bunch of slackers, who includes wannabe rock musician Stitch Jones, with who Highway had an inauspicious earlier meeting. The men in the platoon, who truly believe Highway is crazy, hate him, and don't understand why they have to follow his harsh training regimen when the United States is not currently at war. The major, who is all about efficiency regardless of combat readiness, has the same views of Highway. He is clear that he sees Highway's platoon s… (Read More)

Themes:
u.s. militarymilitaryfriendship
Characters:
military officersoldier
Story:
military uniformamerican flagrescue missionmale soldiermachine gun nestreconnaissancemale camaraderiewar violencefirearmmale bondinghand grenadegeneraltankuniformcharacter repeating someone else's dialogue β€¦death of friendbridgeambushshot in the backcombatbattlerescueshot in the chestmachine gunshot to deathexplosiontitle spoken by characterviolence (See All)

Sicario (2015)
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Sicario (2015)

When drug violence worsens on the USA Mexico border, the FBI sends an idealistic agent, Kate Macer (Emily Blunt) on a mission to eradicate a drug cartel responsible for a bomb that had killed members of her team.

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friendshipmurder
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american abroadsnipersoldier
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Defiance (2008) is one of the best movies like Saving Private Ryan (1998)
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Defiance (2008)

On the run and hiding in the deep forests of the then German-occupied Poland and Belorussia (World War II), the four Bielski brothers find the impossible task of foraging for food and weapons for their survival. They live, not only with the fear of discovery, contending with neighboring Soviet parti β€¦sans and knowing whom to trust but also take the responsibility of looking after a large mass of fleeing Polish Jews from the German war machine. Women, men, children, the elderly and the young alike are all hiding in makeshift homes in the dark, cold and unforgiving forests in the darkest times of German-occupied Eastern Europe. (Read More)

Themes:
self sacrificemilitaryfriendshipmurder
Characters:
jewish
Period:
world war two
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'71 (2014)
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'71 (2014)

A young British soldier is accidentally abandoned by his unit following a terrifying riot on the streets of Belfast in 1971. Unable to tell friend from foe, the raw recruit must survive the night alone and find his way to safety through a disorienting, alien and deadly landscape.

Themes:
militarymurder
Characters:
soldier
Story:
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Come And See (1985)
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Come And See (1985)

The feature film directed by Elem Klimov, shot in the genre of military drama. The action takes place on the territory of Belarus in 1943. In the center of the story is a Belarusian boy, who witnesses the horrors of the Nazi punitive action, turning from a cheerful teenager into a gray-haired old ma β€¦n for two days. (Read More)

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militarymurder
Characters:
soldier
Period:
1940sworld war two
Story:
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The Patriot (2000)
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The Patriot (2000)

It is 1776 in colonial South Carolina. Benjamin Martin, a French-Indian war hero who is haunted by his past, now wants nothing more than to live peacefully on his small plantation, and wants no part of a war with the most powerful nation in the world, Great Britain. Meanwhile, his two eldest sons, G β€¦abriel and Thomas, can't wait to enlist in the newly formed "Continental Army." When South Carolina decides to join the rebellion against England, Gabriel immediately signs up to fight...without his father's permission. But when Colonel William Tavington, British dragoon, infamous for his brutal tactics, comes and burns the Martin Plantation to the ground, tragedy strikes. Benjamin quickly finds himself torn between protecting his family, and seeking revenge along with being a part of the birth of a new, young, and ambitious nation. (Read More)

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epic
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murder
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gore
Locations:
churchbeach
Characters:
military officersoldier
Story:
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Logan (2017) is one of the best movies like Saving Private Ryan (1998)
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Logan (2017)

In 2029 the mutant population has shrunken significantly and the X-Men have disbanded. Logan, whose power to self-heal is dwindling, has surrendered himself to alcohol and now earns a living as a chauffeur. He takes care of the ailing old Professor X whom he keeps hidden away. One day, a female stra β€¦nger asks Logan to drive a girl named Laura to the Canadian border. At first he refuses, but the Professor has been waiting for a long time for her to appear. Laura possesses an extraordinary fighting prowess and is in many ways like Wolverine. She is pursued by sinister figures working for a powerful corporation; this is because her DNA contains the secret that connects her to Logan. A relentless pursuit begins - In this third cinematic outing featuring the Marvel comic book character Wolverine we see the superheroes beset by everyday problems. They are aging, ailing and struggling to survive financially. A decrepit Logan is forced to ask himself if he can or even wants to put his remaining powers to good use. It would appear that in the near-future, the times in which they were able put the world to rights with razor sharp claws and telepathic powers are now over. (Read More)

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epic
Themes:
self sacrificemurder
Mood:
poetic justicegore
Locations:
cemetery
Characters:
soldier
Story:
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Courage Under Fire (1996)
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Courage Under Fire (1996)

The pilot of a rescue copter, Captain Karen Walden, died shortly before her helicopter crew was rescued after it crashed in Desert Storm. It first appears that she made a spectacular rescue of a downed helicopter crew, then held her own crew together to fight off the Iraqis after her copter crashed. β€¦ Lt. Colonel Serling, who is struggling with his own demons from Desert Storm, is assigned to investigate her worthiness for the Medal of Honor. But some conflicting accounts, from her crew and soldiers in the area, cause him to question whether she deserves it. (Read More)

Themes:
militaryfriendshipmurder
Characters:
snipersoldier
Story:
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