18 Unforgettable War Movies from the Turbulent 2010s That Will Haunt You

Restrepo

2010 • 93 min • Box office $1M

War, Documentary

Directors Hetherington and Junger spent a year with the 2nd Battalion of the U.S. Army in a dangerous valley in Afghanistan. The documentary offers insight into the unit's approach to overcoming the Taliban, focusing on their dedication, intense combat, and…

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Cat Shit One

2010 • 22 min

Animation, War

The war against terrorism has become a private enterprise. With war historically a profitable business, private corporations now field their own armies to combat terrorism – a lucrative venture. A small team of experienced rabbit soldiers must take the fight…

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We Are from the Future 2

2010 • 101 min • Box office $8M

War, Science Fiction, Action

Two young Russian historians travel to Ukraine to document the 1944 Lvov-Sandomierz operation. Upon arrival, they become embroiled in a conflict with Ukrainian nationalists and are unexpectedly transported back in time to the midst of the war. They narrowly escape…

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Mobile Suit Gundam 00 The Movie: -A Wakening of the Trailblazer-

2010 • 123 min

Action, Animation, Drama

In 2314, two years after defeating the Innovades and exposing the A-Laws’ atrocities, the A-Laws are gone, their resources now part of the Earth Sphere Federation Army. However, widespread exposure to GN Particles has awakened many as True Innovators. Celestial…

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Puppet Master: Axis of Evil

2010 • 83 min

Horror, Fantasy, War

During World War II, after the Nazi murder of Andre Toulon, a young man named Danny Coogan discovers a crate of unusual puppets. He learns that the puppets have a plan to attack a secret American factory.

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Burnt by the Sun 2: Exodus

2010 • 180 min • Budget $55M

Drama, War

This epic World War II film is a sequel to *Utomlyonnye solntsem* (1994). As the Nazis advance, Stalin's brutal regime continues to terrorize Russia. Russian officer Kotov, who survived Stalin's Purge, now fights on the front lines. His daughter, Nadia,…

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Outside the Law

2010 • 137 min • Budget $30M • Box office $3M

Action, Drama, History

In the 1920s, a family from Algeria is separated when they lose their home. The father and his three sons, along with their mother, find themselves living in different countries. Messaoud enlists in the French army to fight in Indochina.…

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Armadillo

2010 • 105 min • Budget $1M

Documentary, War

In 2009, a unit of Danish soldiers is deployed to Afghanistan for a six-month mission to support efforts to stabilize the country and combat the Taliban. They are stationed at Armadillo military base in Helmand province. Unlike traditional war films,…

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Beneath Hill 60

2010 • 122 min • Budget $7M

Drama, History, War

This is the true story of Australia's hidden war in World War I – a largely unknown and often misunderstood conflict fought in underground mines beneath the Western Front. It was a secret struggle that combined innovative engineering, technology, and…

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Incendies

2010 • 131 min • Budget $6M • Box office $6M

Drama, War, Mystery

Following their mother's dying wish, twins Jeanne and Simon travel to the Middle East to uncover their family history. Adapted from Wajdi Mouawad's acclaimed play, Incendies is a powerful and moving story about two young adults exploring the origins of…

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Essential Killing

2010 • 84 min • Budget $3M

Thriller, War

After escaping his captors, a Taliban soldier flees into the Polish countryside, fighting for survival.

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71: Into the Fire

2010 • 120 min • Budget $10M • Box office $20M

War

In August 1950, as UN troops prepare to arrive, the South Korean army gathers to defend the Nakdong River. A small group of just 71 student-soldiers is left behind to protect the city of Pohang. They must now carry out…

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Sarah's Key

2010 • 111 min • Budget $10M • Box office $17M

Drama, War

In Paris, July 16, 1942, ten-year-old Sarah and her parents are arrested and sent to the Velodrome d'Hiver, where thousands of Jews are being deported. Before the police enter their apartment, Sarah manages to hide her younger brother in a…

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Fortress of War

2010 • 138 min • Budget $8M • Box office $4M

War, Drama, History

The film recounts the heroic defense of the Brest Fortress, which was attacked on June 22, 1941, during the initial German invasion. It details the fortress's early days of defense, focusing on three key resistance areas led by Regiment Commander…

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Halo Legends

2010 • 120 min • Box office $11M

Animation, War, Action

Seven short animated films expand the Halo video game universe, created by Japan's leading anime directors and studios.

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The Round Up

2010 • 115 min • Budget $20M • Box office $25M

Drama, History, War

This film recounts the events of the 1942 Vel' d'Hiv Roundup, a significant historical event. It details the circumstances and happenings surrounding this period.

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Green Zone

2010 • 115 min • Budget $100M • Box office $94M

War, Action, Adventure

In 2003, during the U.S.-led occupation of Baghdad, Chief Warrant Officer Roy Miller and his Army inspection team are sent into the Iraqi desert to locate weapons of mass destruction. As they move from dangerous location to location, searching for…

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Dear John

2010 • 108 min • Budget $25M • Box office $114M

Drama, Romance, War

During a two-week leave from Germany, Sergeant John Tyree meets Savannah when he rescues her purse from falling off a pier. He quickly falls in love with her, and she promises to write to him while he's deployed overseas.

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