The war movies on this list are ranked according to their success (awards & nominations), their popularity, and their cinematic greatness from a directing/writing perspective.

From peacetime to frontlines, from coming home to left behind: Rotten Tomatoes presents the 100 best-reviewed war movies of all time, ranked by Certified Fresh films first.

Survey the history of film to highlight the absolute best war movies of all time, including plenty of action, explosions, stunts and more.

Jun 15, 2025 · I’ve compiled a list of 50 standout war films that span decades and perspectives, from World War II to Vietnam and beyond. These movies highlight the heroism, horror, and humanity of …

Oct 28, 2024 · Films have explored the devastating impacts of battle since the earliest days of cinema. If you want a war movie to watch, these are the 30 best ever made.

Jan 26, 2024 · Putting together a list of the all-time top 30 war movies is quite the challenge, given how diverse and historically deep this genre runs. This selection strives to showcase an array of war...

2 days ago · The best war movies of all time should capture the brutal reality of conflict, showcase heroism, and delve into themes like loyalty, sacrifice, and morality. This ranked list brings together …

Apr 12, 2025 · Great war movies ask viewers to consider and understand the actual experience of war. From the trenches of World War I to more recent conflicts, we ranked the 50 best war movies.

Jun 3, 2024 · War films, from anti-war sentiments to patriotic epics, reflect the evolution of the historical motion picture genre over decades. Movies like "The Dirty Dozen" and "Black Hawk Down" offer …

May 18, 2025 · Pulitzer Prize-winning film critic Roger Ebert considered Apocalypse Now, Come and See, and Saving Private Ryan to be among the best war movies ever.