67 World War II Films

Operation Market Garden is a historical drama about a major World War II campaign by the Allies. The goal was to quickly end the war by capturing three key bridges in Holland, opening a path into Germany across the Rhine.…

June 1944, France. On the night before D-Day, several American paratroopers crash-land behind enemy lines during a mission to destroy a radio tower in a small village near Normandy. Having completed their objective, the surviving soldiers discover they face a…

The film tells the intense story of Philippe Gerbier, betrayed by someone within his own group. After enduring brutal conditions in a Nazi prison camp, Gerbier escapes and returns to Marseille, a French city under Nazi occupation. Initially driven by…

This film tells the true story of Alan Turing, a brilliant cryptanalyst, and his team at Bletchley Park. During World War II, they raced against time to break the enemy's codes.

"C-for-Charlie" follows a U.S. Army rifle company through the brutal battle for Guadalcanal during World War II. The film shows their transformation from a surprising first landing into a fight for survival against relentless enemy forces, emphasizing their physical and…

In World War II, a key American general is captured and imprisoned in Schloss Adler, a remote Bavarian castle. With time running out for the Allies, a special team of soldiers is formed to rescue him before his knowledge can…

During World War II, Allied prisoners known for repeatedly trying to escape are sent to a seemingly inescapable Nazi prison camp. Designed to keep them securely contained, the camp doesn't deter the prisoners. Instead, they carefully plan an incredibly daring…

In May 1940, Winston Churchill faces a critical decision. The future of World War II rests on his shoulders as he weighs the option of negotiating with Adolf Hitler against the prospect of continuing the fight, a choice that could…

Based on a true story from 1943, the film follows Alexander Pechersky, a Soviet-Jewish lieutenant in the Red Army. Captured by the Nazis and sent to the Sobibor extermination camp in occupied Poland, he orchestrates an uprising involving prisoners from…

April 1945. With the war in Europe nearing its end, Sergeant Wardaddy leads his five-man tank crew on a dangerous mission deep behind enemy lines. Facing overwhelming numbers and firepower, and with a new, inexperienced soldier joining them, Wardaddy and…

In World War II Burma, a unit of British prisoners of war are forced into labor by their Japanese captors to construct a crucial railway bridge for the enemy. As Allied intelligence plans to destroy the bridge, they encounter Colonel…

Marine Joe Enders is tasked with protecting a Navajo "windtalker," a member of a group who relayed crucial messages during World War II. Their language was unbreakable by the Japanese, making them invaluable to the war effort.

Rudolf Ferdinand Hoess, the notorious commander of Auschwitz, is interviewed by Polish Prosecutor Albert Piotrowski. Hoess, a symbol of the 20th century's greatest evil and responsible for the mass murder of millions, provides a full confession of the atrocities he…

During World War II, a group of unlikely American soldiers form their own squadron. Needing money, these misfits decide to plan a risky bank heist in German-occupied territory. Their mission leads them into dangerous landscapes where they face overwhelming odds…

This historical drama portrays the events of June 6, 1944, from the viewpoints of German, US, British, Canadian, and Free French forces. The film follows Marshal Erwin Rommel as he inspects defenses along the Atlantic Wall, emphasizing the importance of…

Oskar Gröning, nicknamed the "Accountant of Auschwitz," was accused of being complicit in the murder of 300,000 Jews. His trial in 2015, when he was 94 years old, drew international attention.

During the Battle of Stalingrad in World War II, a Russian and a German sniper engage in a deadly game of cat and mouse.

In 1943, as the German army retreats from Russia in disarray, a tense rivalry develops between Captain Stransky and Corporal Steiner. Stransky, an aristocrat driven by ambition, seeks the Iron Cross to gain recognition in Berlin, believing in the superiority…

The film depicts a Finnish army machine gun company fighting against the Soviet Union during the Continuation War, 1941–1944. It is based on Väinö Linna's acclaimed novel *The Unknown Soldier* and the novel's full, unedited version, *A War Novel*.

This is the story of the twelfth Sonderkommando at Auschwitz, one of thirteen groups of Jewish prisoners forced by the Nazis to help with the extermination of other Jews. They faced a terrible moral choice: work in the killing process…

In Michael Palin's Hemingway Adventure, the comedian and presenter travels to places significant in the life of Ernest Hemingway. This 1999 BBC documentary follows Palin across Europe, Africa, and America, exploring the life of the celebrated 20th-century author. Joined by…

During the Battle of Stalingrad, a German platoon struggles to survive against impossible odds and harsh conditions. As they are decimated by constant attacks and a cruel captain, the platoon's lieutenant faces a difficult choice: lead his men to desert.…

A photograph of a slender Korean man in a German uniform was discovered during the Normandy invasion. The man had previously served in the armies of Japan, Russia, and Germany. This remarkable story inspired director Kang Je-Gyu to make this…

Colonel William McNamara, imprisoned in a German POW camp, refuses to surrender his fight. He works with a young lieutenant to devise a daring plan against their captors. McNamara risks everything on a mission to liberate his fellow soldiers and…

In 1944, a determined group of Russian soldiers escaped German captivity aboard a heavily damaged T-34 tank. The film depicts a time of extraordinary courage, intense combat, unwavering love, and seemingly impossible feats.

April 1945. With the Soviet Army advancing from the east and the Allied forces attacking from the west, Germany faces imminent defeat. In Berlin, Adolf Hitler declares Germany will still win and orders his generals to fight to the death.…

In December 1941, Czech soldiers Jozef Gabčík and Jan Kubiš parachute into Nazi-occupied Czechoslovakia with a mission: to assassinate the high-ranking Nazi officer Reinhard Heydrich.

In late 1943, Nazi leaders learn Winston Churchill will be at a remote estate in Norfolk. This prompts a daring plan: kidnap Churchill and bring him to Germany to force negotiations with Hitler. The film depicts wartime desperation, betrayal, and…

During World War II in Nazi-occupied Netherlands, a Jewish singer goes undercover at the local Gestapo headquarters, working with the Dutch resistance.

During World War II, twelve American military prisoners are tasked with infiltrating a heavily fortified Nazi château. Their mission: to assassinate the Nazi officers vacationing within. The soldiers, many of whom are facing death sentences for past violent offenses, accept…

Christmas brings a somber mood to Stalag 17, where a group of American POWs are held in Germany during World War II. The sergeants of Barracks 4 face a dangerous problem: a security breach within their group. Suspicion grows, and…

During World War II, this moving drama follows Erik Lanshof and his circle of friends as their lives change when Germany invades the Netherlands in 1940. The film examines how people respond to the occupation, exploring choices between resistance and…

Following a disastrous mission to sabotage Nazi efforts, a Norwegian resistance fighter is left as the sole survivor of his eleven comrades. He is forced to flee across the snow-covered landscapes of Scandinavia, pursued by the Gestapo.

This moving story follows an Italian bookseller with a Jewish heritage, whose life centers on his passion for books in a peaceful town. His peaceful world is shattered when World War II begins and his family is deported to a…

A new captain commands a fleet of allied ships, transporting thousands of soldiers through the dangerous "Black Pit" to the WWII front lines. For five days without air support, the captain and his crew must fight off enemy Nazi U-boats…

A former soldier finds gold while exploring the wilderness of Lapland. He attempts to transport the treasure to the city, but is pursued by ruthless German soldiers commanded by a harsh SS officer.

In 1947 Brooklyn, aspiring novelist Stingo befriends Sophie, a compelling woman with a hidden past, and her intense lover Nathan. He soon discovers Sophie is a Holocaust survivor haunted by her experiences at Auschwitz. The film interweaves Stingo's present-day life…

The peaceful life of young Florya in a small Byelorussian village is shattered when German forces invade. Defying his family, he seeks refuge with Resistance fighters in the forest. Glasha, a strong and determined girl, joins him on the journey…

This Russian film tells the story of Kalashnikov, a tank commander who suffers a serious injury in battle during 1941, preventing his return to combat. While recovering in the hospital, the self-taught inventor begins sketching the design for a weapon…

During World War II, a dedicated team of Allied saboteurs undertakes a dangerous mission to undermine Nazi control of a heavily fortified island. Their goal is to destroy two powerful long-range guns that have been relentlessly shelling and isolating 2,000…

The deep friendship between Rafe McCawley and Danny Walker is strained when both ace fighter pilots become involved with the captivating Naval nurse, Evelyn Johnson. Their bond fractures into rivalry, but is overshadowed by the sudden attack on Pearl Harbor…

This is the true story of pianist Władysław Szpilman's life in Warsaw during the Nazi occupation. As the city's Jewish population is confined to a ghetto, Szpilman finds work performing in a café. When his family is deported in 1942,…

This is the true story of Oskar Schindler, a businessman who saved over a thousand Jewish lives during World War II. He provided them work in his factory, effectively shielding them from the Nazis' atrocities and forced labor.

Against the backdrop of World War II's critical Battle of the Scheldt, the paths of a glider pilot, a Nazi soldier, and a hesitant member of the French Resistance unexpectedly converge, leading to a series of devastating events.

During the Battle of Okinawa in World War II, Desmond T. Doss, an American Army medic, refuses to take a life on religious grounds. He becomes the first conscientious objector in U.S. History to be awarded the Congressional Medal of…

The Monuments Men is a true story about a remarkable mission during World War II. A team of unlikely heroes – museum directors, artists, architects, curators, and art historians – risked everything to save priceless works of art from Nazi…

In World War II Germany, young Jojo's life is upended when he discovers his mother is sheltering a Jewish girl. Guided by his imaginative, comical portrayal of Adolf Hitler, Jojo starts to doubt what he's been taught and struggles to…

June 1940, Berlin. As Nazi propaganda proclaims victory over France, Anna and Otto Quangel mourn the loss of their son in the war. This working-class couple, once ardent supporters of the regime, now confront the realization that the Führer's promises…

Years after the war, a young man has a powerful encounter with a group of Dutch resistance fighters. Flashbacks reveal the group's wartime actions: they executed a German officer outside a family's home, a violent event witnessed by a young…

"Patton" follows General George S. Patton, a highly regarded tank commander in World War II. The film begins in North Africa, showcasing Patton’s impressive military strategies and leadership as he advances through the invasions of Sicily and France with the…

In 1940, with Nazi invasion of Britain imminent, the Royal Air Force faces a critical battle against the German Luftwaffe. This historical drama follows the pilots and ground crew as they bravely defend their country in a fight for survival.…

Following injury in Africa during World War II, Nazi Colonel Claus von Stauffenberg returns to Germany and joins the Resistance. He participates in a risky plot to establish a new government and assassinate Adolf Hitler. As the plan progresses, von…

During World War II, the Allies struggle to break the Nazi war codes, giving the German U-boats a significant advantage. When a damaged U-boat sends out a distress signal, the Allies see an opportunity to acquire the crucial Enigma machine.

In winter 1944, with the Allies planning to invade Germany, Adolf Hitler launches a final, desperate attempt to regain French territory and take the vital Belgian port of Antwerp. This story, based on historical events, follows the intense military actions…

Germany, 1945. During the final, desperate weeks of World War II, deserter Willi Herold finds a discarded Nazi captain's uniform. He takes it to stay warm, but soon discovers that many Germans are willing to follow anyone who appears to…

In 1937, during the Japanese invasion of Nanking, a Western man seeks shelter with a group of women in a church. Pretending to be a priest, he tries to guide them to safety.

After Germany's surrender in May 1945, a group of young German prisoners of war are transferred to Denmark and then sent to the West Coast. There, they are tasked with clearing over two million German landmines from the beaches. Under…

This is the story of the Battle of Iwo Jima in World War II, as experienced by the Japanese soldiers who fought there against the United States.

During World War II in Nazi-occupied France, a unit of Jewish-American soldiers called "The Basterds" is tasked with spreading terror within the Third Reich through brutal acts of violence against Nazis. Led by Lieutenant Aldo Raine, The Basterds encounter a…

In 1984, high school student Todd Bowden, intrigued by Nazi history, encounters an elderly man who strongly resembles Kurt Dussander, a known Nazi war criminal believed to be alive. A month later, motivated by curiosity and his own sense of…

This is the story of Louis Zamperini, an Olympic runner whose life took a dramatic turn when he was captured by the Japanese during World War II.

In 1943, two British intelligence officers devise Operation Mincemeat. Their plan involves dropping a body with fabricated documents off the coast of Spain, intending to deceive Nazi spies into thinking the Allies would invade Greece instead of Sicily.

During World War II, four Jewish brothers flee Nazi-occupied West Belarus in Poland and join the Soviet partisans to fight against the Nazis. The brothers then undertake a mission to rescue approximately 1,200 Jews still confined to ghettos throughout Poland.

This drama, inspired by true events, follows a small group of Allied soldiers in Burma who are prisoners of war under the Japanese. Captain Ernest Gordon, Lieutenant Jim Reardon, and Major Ian Campbell are among the officers held captive, enduring…

This film follows a seasoned World War I sergeant leading a diverse group of soldiers through key battles of World War II. From Africa to Omaha Beach, Sicily, Belgium, and finally a concentration camp in Czechoslovakia, the squad develops a…

During World War II in the Netherlands, banker Walraven van Hall is approached to use his financial connections to aid the Dutch resistance. He and his brother Gijs devise a dangerous plan: to secure large loans and funnel the funds…