10 War Movies That Still Hold Up for a Curated Watchlist
Looking for war titles worth adding to your watchlist? This PLIX guide brings together ten catalogue-backed picks with release years, available cast information and direct links to complete movie or show pages.
Saving Private Ryan
1998 · Movie1998 film directed by Steven Spielberg Saving Private Ryan appears at number 1 in “10 War Movies That Still Hold Up for a Curated Watchlist”, with its key catalogue details collected here for quick comparison. Saving Private Ryan is released in 1998, catalogued under war film. The listed cast includes Corey Johnson, Vin Diesel, Matt Damon, Tom Hanks. Open the linked title page to watch an available official trailer, review cast and release information, discover related movies or shows, and check legal streaming destinations for your region. Provider availability changes over time, so PLIX keeps that information on the title page rather than making a permanent availability claim in this List. This editorial note is written for readers comparing what to watch next. It keeps the recommendation connected to the wider theme of the List while directing every changing playback and provider detail to the maintained title record.
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Aliens
1986 · Movie1986 film by James Cameron Aliens appears at number 2 in “10 War Movies That Still Hold Up for a Curated Watchlist”, with its key catalogue details collected here for quick comparison. Aliens is released in 1986, catalogued under war film. The listed cast includes Mark Rolston, Paul Reiser, Colette Hiller, Daniel Kash. Open the linked title page to watch an available official trailer, review cast and release information, discover related movies or shows, and check legal streaming destinations for your region. Provider availability changes over time, so PLIX keeps that information on the title page rather than making a permanent availability claim in this List. This editorial note is written for readers comparing what to watch next. It keeps the recommendation connected to the wider theme of the List while directing every changing playback and provider detail to the maintained title record.
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Platoon
1986 · Movie1986 film directed by Oliver Stone Platoon appears at number 3 in “10 War Movies That Still Hold Up for a Curated Watchlist”, with its key catalogue details collected here for quick comparison. Platoon is released in 1986, catalogued under war film. The listed cast includes David Neidorf, John C. McGinley, Reggie Johnson, Corey Glover. Open the linked title page to watch an available official trailer, review cast and release information, discover related movies or shows, and check legal streaming destinations for your region. Provider availability changes over time, so PLIX keeps that information on the title page rather than making a permanent availability claim in this List. This editorial note is written for readers comparing what to watch next. It keeps the recommendation connected to the wider theme of the List while directing every changing playback and provider detail to the maintained title record.
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Dunkirk
2017 · Movie2017 film by Christopher Nolan Dunkirk appears at number 4 in “10 War Movies That Still Hold Up for a Curated Watchlist”, with its key catalogue details collected here for quick comparison. Dunkirk is released in 2017, catalogued under war film. The listed cast includes Barry Keoghan, Michael Caine, Tom Hardy, Adam Long. Open the linked title page to watch an available official trailer, review cast and release information, discover related movies or shows, and check legal streaming destinations for your region. Provider availability changes over time, so PLIX keeps that information on the title page rather than making a permanent availability claim in this List. This editorial note is written for readers comparing what to watch next. It keeps the recommendation connected to the wider theme of the List while directing every changing playback and provider detail to the maintained title record.
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Kingdom of Heaven
2005 · Movie2005 film directed by Ridley Scott Kingdom of Heaven appears at number 5 in “10 War Movies That Still Hold Up for a Curated Watchlist”, with its key catalogue details collected here for quick comparison. Kingdom of Heaven is released in 2005, catalogued under war film. The listed cast includes Jon Finch, Giannina Facio, Jouko Ahola, Angus Wright. Open the linked title page to watch an available official trailer, review cast and release information, discover related movies or shows, and check legal streaming destinations for your region. Provider availability changes over time, so PLIX keeps that information on the title page rather than making a permanent availability claim in this List. This editorial note is written for readers comparing what to watch next. It keeps the recommendation connected to the wider theme of the List while directing every changing playback and provider detail to the maintained title record.
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The Imitation Game
2014 · Movie2014 film directed by Morten Tyldum The Imitation Game appears at number 6 in “10 War Movies That Still Hold Up for a Curated Watchlist”, with its key catalogue details collected here for quick comparison. The Imitation Game is released in 2014, catalogued under war film. The listed cast includes Benedict Cumberbatch, Charles Dance, Andrew Havill, Tim Van Eyken. Open the linked title page to watch an available official trailer, review cast and release information, discover related movies or shows, and check legal streaming destinations for your region. Provider availability changes over time, so PLIX keeps that information on the title page rather than making a permanent availability claim in this List. This editorial note is written for readers comparing what to watch next. It keeps the recommendation connected to the wider theme of the List while directing every changing playback and provider detail to the maintained title record.
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The Deer Hunter
1978 · Movie1978 film directed by Michael Cimino The Deer Hunter appears at number 7 in “10 War Movies That Still Hold Up for a Curated Watchlist”, with its key catalogue details collected here for quick comparison. The Deer Hunter is released in 1978, catalogued under war film. The listed cast includes Shirley Stoler, Pierre Segui, Paul D'Amato, George Dzundza. Open the linked title page to watch an available official trailer, review cast and release information, discover related movies or shows, and check legal streaming destinations for your region. Provider availability changes over time, so PLIX keeps that information on the title page rather than making a permanent availability claim in this List. This editorial note is written for readers comparing what to watch next. It keeps the recommendation connected to the wider theme of the List while directing every changing playback and provider detail to the maintained title record.
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Wings
1927 · Movie1927 film by William A. Wellman, Harry d’Abbadie d’Arrast Wings appears at number 8 in “10 War Movies That Still Hold Up for a Curated Watchlist”, with its key catalogue details collected here for quick comparison. Wings is released in 1927, catalogued under war film. Open the linked title page to watch an available official trailer, review cast and release information, discover related movies or shows, and check legal streaming destinations for your region. Provider availability changes over time, so PLIX keeps that information on the title page rather than making a permanent availability claim in this List. This editorial note is written for readers comparing what to watch next. It keeps the recommendation connected to the wider theme of the List while directing every changing playback and provider detail to the maintained title record.
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Patton
1970 · Movie1970 film directed by Franklin J. Schaffner Patton appears at number 9 in “10 War Movies That Still Hold Up for a Curated Watchlist”, with its key catalogue details collected here for quick comparison. Patton is released in 1970, catalogued under war film. The listed cast includes Hellmut Lange, Gerald Flood, Richard Mu00fcnch, John Doucette. Open the linked title page to watch an available official trailer, review cast and release information, discover related movies or shows, and check legal streaming destinations for your region. Provider availability changes over time, so PLIX keeps that information on the title page rather than making a permanent availability claim in this List. This editorial note is written for readers comparing what to watch next. It keeps the recommendation connected to the wider theme of the List while directing every changing playback and provider detail to the maintained title record.
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1968 · Movie1968 film by Edward Dmytryk, Duilio Coletti. Released in 1968 from Italy and catalogued as war film. Anzio appears at number 10 in “10 War Movies That Still Hold Up for a Curated Watchlist”, with its key catalogue details collected here for quick comparison. Anzio is released in 1968, catalogued under drama film, war film, directed by Edward Dmytryk, Duilio Coletti. Open the linked title page to watch an available official trailer, review cast and release information, discover related movies or shows, and check legal streaming destinations for your region. Provider availability changes over time, so PLIX keeps that information on the title page rather than making a permanent availability claim in this List. This editorial note is written for readers comparing what to watch next. It keeps the recommendation connected to the wider theme of the List while directing every changing playback and provider detail to the maintained title record.
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Saving Private Ryan
1998 film directed by Steven Spielberg Saving Private Ryan appears at number 1 in “10 War Movies That Still Hold Up for a Curated Watchlist”, with its key catalogue details collected here for quick comparison. Saving Private Ryan is released in 1998, catalogued under war film. The listed cast includes Corey Johnson, Vin Diesel, Matt Damon, Tom Hanks. Open the linked title page to watch an available official trailer, review cast and release information, discover related movies or shows, and check legal streaming destinations for your region. Provider availability changes over time, so PLIX keeps that information on the title page rather than making a permanent availability claim in this List. This editorial note is written for readers comparing what to watch next. It keeps the recommendation connected to the wider theme of the List while directing every changing playback and provider detail to the maintained title record.
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Aliens
1986 film by James Cameron Aliens appears at number 2 in “10 War Movies That Still Hold Up for a Curated Watchlist”, with its key catalogue details collected here for quick comparison. Aliens is released in 1986, catalogued under war film. The listed cast includes Mark Rolston, Paul Reiser, Colette Hiller, Daniel Kash. Open the linked title page to watch an available official trailer, review cast and release information, discover related movies or shows, and check legal streaming destinations for your region. Provider availability changes over time, so PLIX keeps that information on the title page rather than making a permanent availability claim in this List. This editorial note is written for readers comparing what to watch next. It keeps the recommendation connected to the wider theme of the List while directing every changing playback and provider detail to the maintained title record.
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Platoon
1986 film directed by Oliver Stone Platoon appears at number 3 in “10 War Movies That Still Hold Up for a Curated Watchlist”, with its key catalogue details collected here for quick comparison. Platoon is released in 1986, catalogued under war film. The listed cast includes David Neidorf, John C. McGinley, Reggie Johnson, Corey Glover. Open the linked title page to watch an available official trailer, review cast and release information, discover related movies or shows, and check legal streaming destinations for your region. Provider availability changes over time, so PLIX keeps that information on the title page rather than making a permanent availability claim in this List. This editorial note is written for readers comparing what to watch next. It keeps the recommendation connected to the wider theme of the List while directing every changing playback and provider detail to the maintained title record.
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Dunkirk
2017 film by Christopher Nolan Dunkirk appears at number 4 in “10 War Movies That Still Hold Up for a Curated Watchlist”, with its key catalogue details collected here for quick comparison. Dunkirk is released in 2017, catalogued under war film. The listed cast includes Barry Keoghan, Michael Caine, Tom Hardy, Adam Long. Open the linked title page to watch an available official trailer, review cast and release information, discover related movies or shows, and check legal streaming destinations for your region. Provider availability changes over time, so PLIX keeps that information on the title page rather than making a permanent availability claim in this List. This editorial note is written for readers comparing what to watch next. It keeps the recommendation connected to the wider theme of the List while directing every changing playback and provider detail to the maintained title record.
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Kingdom of Heaven
2005 film directed by Ridley Scott Kingdom of Heaven appears at number 5 in “10 War Movies That Still Hold Up for a Curated Watchlist”, with its key catalogue details collected here for quick comparison. Kingdom of Heaven is released in 2005, catalogued under war film. The listed cast includes Jon Finch, Giannina Facio, Jouko Ahola, Angus Wright. Open the linked title page to watch an available official trailer, review cast and release information, discover related movies or shows, and check legal streaming destinations for your region. Provider availability changes over time, so PLIX keeps that information on the title page rather than making a permanent availability claim in this List. This editorial note is written for readers comparing what to watch next. It keeps the recommendation connected to the wider theme of the List while directing every changing playback and provider detail to the maintained title record.
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The Imitation Game
2014 film directed by Morten Tyldum The Imitation Game appears at number 6 in “10 War Movies That Still Hold Up for a Curated Watchlist”, with its key catalogue details collected here for quick comparison. The Imitation Game is released in 2014, catalogued under war film. The listed cast includes Benedict Cumberbatch, Charles Dance, Andrew Havill, Tim Van Eyken. Open the linked title page to watch an available official trailer, review cast and release information, discover related movies or shows, and check legal streaming destinations for your region. Provider availability changes over time, so PLIX keeps that information on the title page rather than making a permanent availability claim in this List. This editorial note is written for readers comparing what to watch next. It keeps the recommendation connected to the wider theme of the List while directing every changing playback and provider detail to the maintained title record.
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The Deer Hunter
1978 film directed by Michael Cimino The Deer Hunter appears at number 7 in “10 War Movies That Still Hold Up for a Curated Watchlist”, with its key catalogue details collected here for quick comparison. The Deer Hunter is released in 1978, catalogued under war film. The listed cast includes Shirley Stoler, Pierre Segui, Paul D'Amato, George Dzundza. Open the linked title page to watch an available official trailer, review cast and release information, discover related movies or shows, and check legal streaming destinations for your region. Provider availability changes over time, so PLIX keeps that information on the title page rather than making a permanent availability claim in this List. This editorial note is written for readers comparing what to watch next. It keeps the recommendation connected to the wider theme of the List while directing every changing playback and provider detail to the maintained title record.
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Wings
1927 film by William A. Wellman, Harry d’Abbadie d’Arrast Wings appears at number 8 in “10 War Movies That Still Hold Up for a Curated Watchlist”, with its key catalogue details collected here for quick comparison. Wings is released in 1927, catalogued under war film. Open the linked title page to watch an available official trailer, review cast and release information, discover related movies or shows, and check legal streaming destinations for your region. Provider availability changes over time, so PLIX keeps that information on the title page rather than making a permanent availability claim in this List. This editorial note is written for readers comparing what to watch next. It keeps the recommendation connected to the wider theme of the List while directing every changing playback and provider detail to the maintained title record.
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Patton
1970 film directed by Franklin J. Schaffner Patton appears at number 9 in “10 War Movies That Still Hold Up for a Curated Watchlist”, with its key catalogue details collected here for quick comparison. Patton is released in 1970, catalogued under war film. The listed cast includes Hellmut Lange, Gerald Flood, Richard Mu00fcnch, John Doucette. Open the linked title page to watch an available official trailer, review cast and release information, discover related movies or shows, and check legal streaming destinations for your region. Provider availability changes over time, so PLIX keeps that information on the title page rather than making a permanent availability claim in this List. This editorial note is written for readers comparing what to watch next. It keeps the recommendation connected to the wider theme of the List while directing every changing playback and provider detail to the maintained title record.
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Anzio
1968 film by Edward Dmytryk, Duilio Coletti. Released in 1968 from Italy and catalogued as war film. Anzio appears at number 10 in “10 War Movies That Still Hold Up for a Curated Watchlist”, with its key catalogue details collected here for quick comparison. Anzio is released in 1968, catalogued under drama film, war film, directed by Edward Dmytryk, Duilio Coletti. Open the linked title page to watch an available official trailer, review cast and release information, discover related movies or shows, and check legal streaming destinations for your region. Provider availability changes over time, so PLIX keeps that information on the title page rather than making a permanent availability claim in this List. This editorial note is written for readers comparing what to watch next. It keeps the recommendation connected to the wider theme of the List while directing every changing playback and provider detail to the maintained title record.
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