War movies provide a piece of great knowledge about wars and stuff related to them. These movies are also classified as action movies. With time, more and more people are taking an interest in this genre. If you are one of those, then this article is for you. We will briefly talk about the best 20 war movies on Netflix.
1: Platoon
Chris tailor is the main hero of this movie and he goes out to fight a war against his enemies. During the war he had to face a lot of issues from the local people and it becomes difficult for him to fight in such condition. You will find out in the movie how he manages to get out of the scenario.
2: Outlaw king
This movie shows how British and Scotland’s people have to fight against each other. The main character in the movie named Robert fights just to claim back the throne with English people. The movie shows how the main character fights back with a band of outlaws.
3: Schindler’s list
Schindler’s list shows how German national aims to save the life of hundreds of innocent people. What’s so great about this movie is that it has been set according to the conditions of World War 2.
4: Stripes
This movie also provides a bit of comedy in the later part of it. It is about the journey of two boys who join the armed forces. How they become one of the active soldiers of their army and what difficulties they have to face is what you will find in the story.
5: Tears of the sun
In this movie you will see Nigerian government gets into a war because of their economic issues. A special soldier along with a team is sent to fight for his country. When he has to leave the area he is assigned for some reasons he finds it difficult to coordinate with his team of soldiers.
6: War Machine
The war machine has an amazing story and you get to know a lot about the war conditions in Afghanistan. An army general is sent to Afghanistan for fighting against the enemies of his country. There he had to fight even the local people.
7: American Sniper
Chris Kyle is one of the best sniper shooter in the US army. Due to his special abilities he is also on the hit list of his enemies. He finds it difficult to manage his family and his job at the same time. You also get to know how the other military troops shot down their enemies using their advanced snipers.
8: Point and shoot
This movie is all about a character that is on a mission of the war. His journey has been highlighted in the whole movie. The most interesting part is the way character films his activities in the movie.
9: The kingdom
Ron Fluery has been assigned the task of his life as he had to destroy enemies who are hiding at a place in Saudi Arabia. He had to face a lot of his duty but how he manages to save his kingdom is what the movie is all about.
10: Pearl Harbor
A war plus romantic movie, Pearl Harbor shows the joinery of two friends that how they join the air force. Later on during operation, one of the characters falls in love with someone. The story revolves around three main characters.
11: The hurt locker
The hurt locker is an interesting movie of its time and it won a total of 6 words. This shows how popular this title has been in its time. You will love the story and the role of different famous actors in this movie.
12: Hacksaw Ridge
This movie shows the American soldier who had fought in World War 2. In the second half, you will see how he falls in love with someone during an operation. What difficulties he had to face during the war and makes the movie very interesting.
13: A war
US troops are on military mission in Afghanistan to fight against Taliban fighters. They have to face several difficult circumstances. During the war when they were on back foot, their leader finds it difficult to further lead them with the same moral.
14: Son of Saul
Son of soul is the story of a prisoner who is assigned a task during the war. He is forced to give his son which later on in the movie he felts guilty of. The story has a human touch to it that makes it one unique movie in this list
15: Zero dark thirty
This movie is based on the famous terrorists Osama bin laden. You get to know the struggle of the US troops who are in search of this wanted person. Later on how they kill him is the most interesting part of this movie.
16: Body of lies
Roger Ferris, who is a CIA agent, is on a secret mission to arrest Al Saleem terrorist. He takes the help of the second protagonist of the movie, Russell Crowe. But he has to keep it even secret from him once he arrests the dangerous terrorist.
17: Rescue Dawn
This movie shows the struggle of a navy pilot who is stuck in the middle of nowhere. You get to know the hardships of life and how difficult it becomes for an individual to survive in harsh conditions.
18: Inglorious basterds
The name of this movie may sound a bit odd but it is an interesting movie. The story is about two persons who are on a mission. They behave in an odd manner though out their journey that makes this movie an interesting content to watch.
19: Defiance
The story is about the war struggle of four brothers who are stuck. It shows the scenarios of World War 2 and its happenings. The direction and the cinematography of this movie are excellent.
20: Beasts of no nation
Beast of no nation is about civil war in Africa. As it is a civil war local people takes part in it and the main protagonist Abraham Attah forces a child to join his army. The orphan child’s role is the most adventurous thing about this movie.