The best war movies on Netflix 2022
War movies have been a staple of cinema history pretty much since the beginning of filmmaking, and that’s why there are plenty of excellent war movies to choose from on Netflix, filled with fine performances and exceptional drama. But what are the best war movies on Netflix in 2022, and which ones should you spend your time watching? It’s time to stop scrolling and start streaming as we review and count down some of the very best war movies that you can watch right now.
From Netflix original films like the Siege of Jadotville to cinematic classics that are available on the streaming service like Steven Spielberg’s epic Saving Private Ryan starring Tom Hanks, there are many different war movies of varying styles available to watch on the streaming service right now. They are in many ways not particularly similar to each other, but they do all share a theme of taking place in and around conflicts across the world.
So if war movies are what you are looking for, read on…
Da 5 Bloods
Da 5 Bloods is a 2020 American war drama film directed by Spike Lee. The film tells the story of four African-American Vietnam War veterans who return to Vietnam to find the remains of their fallen squad leader and the treasure that they buried while they were still in the army. The film stars Delroy Lindo,Norm Lewis,Isiah Whitlock Jr., and Clarke Peters.
The King
The King is a Netflix movie about the life of King Henry V. The movie starts with him as a young prince and follows him through his battle against the French at Agincourt. The movie is full of great battle scenes and is very historically accurate. It’s a great movie for anyone interested in history or military films. It stars Timothée Chalamet as “Hal”, King Henry V of England, Joel Edgerton as Sir John Falstaff and Robert Pattinson as Louis, The Dauphin amongst an excellent cast of actors.
The Siege of Jadotville
The Siege of Jadotville is a Netflix original movie based on the true story of a Irish commander and his men who were outnumbered and surrounded by enemy forces in the Congo during the 1960s. The movie stars Jamie Dornan as Commander Patrick Quinlan and Sam Spruell as Major Daar. The movie was directed by Richie Smyth and written by Kevin Lehane.
Beasts of No Nation
The film follows the story of a young boy who is forced to become a soldier in the middle of a bloody civil war. While the violence is certainly graphic, it’s never gratuitous; instead, it serves to highlight the horrors of war and the ways it can destroy innocent lives. The film’s excellent cast includes Idris Elba as the commanding officer and Abraham Attah as the young boy caught in the middle of the conflict.
First They Killed My Father
Angelina Jolie directs this heart-wrenching film based on the 2000 memoir by Loung Ung. The story follows Lou ng (Sareum Srey Moch) as she and her family are forced to flee their home in Phnom Penh during the Khmer Rouge regime. The film’s cast includes Sareum Srey Moch, Angelina Jolie, Thanamay Ditcharoen, and Milli Wilkinson.
Outlaw King
Outlaw King is a historical drama that tells the story of Robert the Bruce, who was crowned King of Scotland in 1306. The film follows his fight against the English army, led by Edward I. The movie stars Chris Pine as Robert the Bruce and Aaron Taylor-Johnson as James Douglas.
The War Machine
War Machine is a 2017 Netflix original movie starring Brad Pitt. The movie is based on the book “The Operators: The Wild and Terrifying Inside Story of America’s War in Afghanistan” by Michael Hastings. Pitt plays General Stanley McChrystal, the commander of NATO’s International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan. The movie chronicles his time in Afghanistan, from his appointment in 2009 and beyond.
Dunkirk
Dunkirk is a 2017 war film directed, written, and produced by Christopher Nolan. The film stars Tom Hardy, Kenneth Branagh, Mark Rylance, Cillian Murphy, and Harry Styles. Dunkirk is based on the true story of the Dunkirk evacuation of 1940 during World War II. The film was a critical and commercial success, grossing over $525 million worldwide and receiving praise for its direction, screenplay, cinematography, acting, and musical score.
Saving Private Ryan
Saving Private Ryan is one of the best war movies on Netflix. It stars Tom Hanks as Captain John Miller and features a cast of other well-known actors. The movie was directed by Steven Spielberg and is set during the Battle of Normandy in World War II. It follows the story of a group of soldiers who are tasked with finding and saving Private Ryan, who is the only surviving member of his family.
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