89 World War II Films

In post-World War II Venice, Italy, Colonel Richard Cantwell, an American soldier grappling with the lingering effects of war, receives news of his declining health with quiet acceptance. He plans a solitary weekend revisiting familiar places in the city, arranging…

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…

In a war-torn city, a group of resolute Russian soldiers defend a key building against a relentless German force. While holding their position, they form a strong bond with a Russian woman who resides within the building.

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.

In 1944, on the Belgian-German border, seven German soldiers survive an American attack and retreat to a bunker to defend their position. Low on ammunition and under constant enemy pressure, they venture into underground tunnels in search of supplies and…

May 1945, in the German Harz Mountains, a U.S. Tank crew stumbles upon a group of German soldiers setting up an ambush for American supply trucks.

In 1943, within the Warsaw ghetto, Jewish people revolt against the Nazi regime.

"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…

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…

During World War II, the submarine USS Tiger Shark is on a routine rescue mission in the dark, silent sea. However, the shell-shocked crew, confined within the ship's tight spaces, begins to experience terrifying sensory delusions, mental distortions, and overwhelming…

On March 21, 1945, the British Royal Air Force bombed the Gestapo headquarters in Copenhagen. However, some of the bombers mistakenly struck a school, resulting in over 120 deaths, including 86 children.

This is the story of Soviet soldiers serving in a punishment battalion during World War II. A single month in such a unit was considered equivalent to a ten-year prison sentence.

This is the remarkable, little-known true story of prisoners who plot a daring escape from the first Nazi death camp. Their goal: to survive and be the first to document the horrors of the Holocaust firsthand.

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…

During World War II in Germany, young Liesel discovers comfort in stealing books and sharing them with those around her. Hidden beneath the stairs of her family's home, a Jewish refugee is being sheltered by her new parents.

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…

In 1942, with Nazi Germany at its strongest, Czech resistance fighters in London prepare a daring mission called Anthropoid. The plan: to assassinate Reinhard Heydrich, the brutal head of the Gestapo and the driving force behind the Nazis' plan for…

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.

In 1943, with Hitler's war raging across Europe, a group of college students in Munich form an underground resistance movement called the White Rose, dedicated to ending the Third Reich. Sophie Scholl, one of the few women in the group,…

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…

November 1941. This film, based on Vasiliy Koroteev's account, tells the story of Panfilov's Twenty-Eight – twenty-eight Red Army soldiers led by General Ivan Panfilov. They held off a column of fifty-four Nazi tanks from the 11th Panzer Division for…

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

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.…

This film is based on the final confession of Adolf Eichmann, given before his execution in Israel, detailing his involvement in Hitler's plan for the "final solution."

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.

Joe Rosenthal captured the iconic image of five Marines and one Navy Corpsman raising the American flag on Mount Suribachi on February 23, 1945. This film tells the story of three of the six surviving men who were part of…

During World War II, the highly trained Sixth Ranger Battalion undertakes a critical mission: infiltrate enemy territory, traveling 30 miles behind the lines to rescue over 500 American prisoners of war.

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.…

During World War II in France, American intelligence officers encounter a German platoon eager to surrender as Germany collapses. A temporary truce forms, leading to a spontaneous Christmas celebration between the opposing forces. But when their plans fall apart, the…

In World War II, Austrian farmer Franz Jägerstätter is condemned to death for his refusal to serve in the Nazi military.

During the final days of World War II, a small group of Russian soldiers, led by intelligence officer Brana Vasilyeva, is assigned the dangerous mission of transporting Hitler's remains to Stalin in Russia. As they travel, they are ambushed by…

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.

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…

During World War II, five American soldiers find themselves lost and alone in enemy territory after being separated from their unit during the Malmedy Massacre. They must fight to reach Allied lines and return home.

John Halder's career takes off when powerful Nazis use his new novel to promote their political goals. However, upon discovering the Reich's terrible plans and their impact on those he cares about, John faces a difficult choice: stand up against…

In the aftermath of World War II, a German soldier searches for his daughter, while an SS troop pursues a hidden Jewish treasure.

"The War Within: Shanghai's Unyielding Spirit" tells the story of Jamie Graham, an English teenager struggling to survive during the Japanese invasion of Shanghai. Forced into prison camps and separated from his parents, Jamie finds an unexpected ally in a…

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.

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…

In World War II, two enemy fighter pilots meet after each other shoots down their plane over a barren area. To stay alive, they have to ignore the rules of combat.

This is the story of J. Robert Oppenheimer and his central role in the creation of the atomic bomb during World War II.

This satirical film explores the dark world of dictator Adenoid Hynkel and his relentless drive to expand his empire, which oppresses his people. In this climate of fear, a Jewish barber tries to survive the dangerous political situation. The film…

This is the story of Marcel Marceau, the renowned mime, and his collaboration with a group of Jewish boy scouts and the French Resistance during World War II. Together, they undertake a mission to safeguard the lives of ten thousand…

April 1940. The world watches Narvik, a small Norwegian town that provides vital iron ore for Hitler’s war effort. After two months of intense fighting in the winter, the German leader suffers his first defeat.

With no belief that German forces would attack in freezing temperatures and blizzard conditions, high command was unprepared for the pre-dawn assault. When communication lines are cut, Sergeant Smith finds himself unarmed and wounded, forced to make his way through…

The film depicts the crucial Battle of Midway, a pivotal naval engagement between the United States and Japan during World War II. Against the backdrop of a worldwide conflict, it explores the difficulties faced by both nations at this critical…

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…

In 1944, at the Nazi death camp of Auschwitz, a prisoner tasked with cremating the bodies of fellow inmates struggles with his conscience. He attempts to secretly give a young boy, whom he sees as his own son, a proper…

This is the story of the Battle of Midway, focusing on the leaders and soldiers who relied on their instincts, strength, and courage to triumph against overwhelming odds.

On August 15, 1944, the 517th Parachute Regimental Combat Team jumped into southern France with the goal of supporting Allied troops advancing toward Berlin. Immediately encountering enemy fire upon landing, three separated paratroopers encounter a group of French resistance fighters…

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 Nazi-ruled Berlin, Stella harbors aspirations of becoming a jazz singer. However, her life takes a tragic turn in 1944 when she and her parents are forced into hiding, transforming her dreams into a perilous ordeal.

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…

This is the story of the remarkable rescue of Allied soldiers trapped in Dunkirk, France, between May 26th and June 4th, 1940, during World War II. Cut off from the beaches and harbor by the German army, soldiers from Belgium,…

"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…

This is the true story of Elizabeth "Lee" Miller, a fashion model who went on to become a celebrated war correspondent for Vogue magazine during World War II.

A German Tiger tank crew undertakes a perilous mission to rescue the missing officer Paul von Hardenburg from a secret bunker deep behind enemy lines. Navigating deadly no-man's land, they face both the enemy and their own internal struggles. Fueled…

The film depicts a difficult period in Finnish history: the 1939 Soviet attack on Finland. It follows a group of reserve soldiers from Kauhava, a town in the Finnish province of Ostrobothnia, as they leave their peaceful lives to enter…

Summer 1944. As Nazi Germany prepares its massive "Viking" tank division for an offensive into Soviet territory, the Red Army dispatches a special group of seven snipers, "Zvezda," on a reconnaissance mission behind enemy lines, riding with the tank division.…

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.

This is the gripping true story of the USS Indianapolis crew, lost in the Pacific for five days after delivering the atomic bombs that brought World War II to a close. While waiting for rescue, they faced brutal conditions: desperate…

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…

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, American soldiers find themselves stranded behind enemy lines and uncover a terrifying secret: Hitler is developing a powerful new weapon. Determined to stop him, they embark on a dangerous mission to locate the scientist leading the…

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…

Based on true events, this historical drama explores the horrific reality of the Sobibor death camp during World War II. A remarkable group of prisoners, facing unimaginable cruelty, discovers hope in a daring escape plan led by one brave inmate.…

In Belarus, a counter-intelligence team has just three days to locate a German radio operator who has infiltrated Soviet lines, disguised as a Soviet soldier, right before a large offensive begins.

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.

When Bruno's family relocates from Berlin to a new house in Poland, he befriends Shmuel, a boy living beyond a fence who wears striped pajamas. Unaware of Shmuel's situation as a Jewish prisoner or his father's role in it, Bruno…

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.

This is the story of Lyudmila Pavlichenko, the most successful female sniper in history.

In 1960, a group of Israeli secret agents is sent to Argentina on a mission: to locate Adolf Eichmann, the key figure in the Holocaust, and bring him to Israel for trial.

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.

Joseph Goebbels, as Germany's Minister of Propaganda, uses film and imagery to prepare the German people for total war and the Holocaust. With the war ending in defeat, he plans one final, extreme propaganda effort.

This is the story of the World War II effort to decipher the Enigma machine, the device used by the Germans to encrypt communications with their U-boats.