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Oppenheimer
Drama, History
This is the story of J. Robert Oppenheimer and his central role in the creation of the atomic bomb during World War II.
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Inglourious Basterds
Drama, Thriller, War
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…
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War for the Planet of the Apes
Drama, Science Fiction, War
Caesar and his ape family are driven to war against a human army commanded by a brutal Colonel. Following devastating losses, Caesar confronts his own violent nature and embarks on a legendary…
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The Painted Bird
War, Drama, Thriller
Following the death of his parents, a young Jewish boy journeys through Eastern Europe in search of safety during World War II.
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Beasts of No Nation
Drama, War
This film follows Agu, a child caught in the civil war of a West African nation. He's compelled to join a group of soldiers. Though he both fears his commander and the…
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Defiance
Action, Drama, History
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…
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Closing the Ring
Drama, Romance
In the 1940s, a group of young men leave for war, leaving Ethel Ann behind, where she is in love with Teddy. Years later, in modern-day Belfast, a man named Jimmy tries…
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Saturday Kitchen Live
History, War, Action
Max Manus is a 2008 biographical war film about the life of Norwegian resistance fighter Max Manus (1914–96). The film chronicles Manus's activities from the start of World War II in Norway…
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As Far As My Feet Will Carry Me
Drama, War
After World War II, German soldier Clemens Forel undertakes a perilous escape from a Siberian labor camp, driven by the desire to reunite with his family. Over 8,000 miles and three years…
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Winter in Wartime
Drama, History, War
In the winter of 1944-45, the western Netherlands suffers a severe famine during World War II. As people seek food elsewhere, fourteen-year-old Michiel is eager to join the Dutch resistance, a desire…
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Flame & Citron
Drama, History, War
Flame and Citron are a pair of assassins working for the Danish resistance, carrying out assignments from their leader, Aksel Winther, who has connections to the Allies. Initially tasked with eliminating Nazi…
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Female Agents
War, History
May 1944. A team of French women in the resistance are recruited by the British Special Operations Executive, led by Louise Desfontaines and her brother Pierre. Their task: to rescue a British…
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Zoo
Family, War, History
In 1941, amidst the German air raids on Belfast, a young boy named Tom and his unusual group of friends band together to protect Buster, a baby elephant.
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Farewell, Mr. Haffmann
History, Drama
Paris, 1942. François Mercier is an ordinary man who dreams of building a life and a family with his beloved Blanche. He works for Mr. Haffmann, a gifted jeweler. However, under German…
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Shooting Dogs
Drama, History
A priest and a teacher, two Americans, are caught in the heart of the Rwandan genocide, forced to confront a difficult choice. Should they risk their lives to shelter refugees, or flee…
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De Gaulle
History, Drama
Paris, June 1940. As France faces military and political defeat, Charles de Gaulle chooses to go to London. His wife, Yvonne, journeys with their three children during the chaotic exodus from the…
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No Man's Land
Action, History, War
During a war, two soldiers from opposing sides find themselves trapped together in the same trench, caught between the fighting. The United Nations intervenes to rescue them, leading to a ceasefire agreement…
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Anbe Sivam
Comedy, Drama
Young, proud Anbarasu and Nallasivam, a man marked by hardship but not broken in spirit, unexpectedly cross paths. They discover an unforeseen connection, suggesting their lives are intertwined by destiny.
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Surviving with Wolves
Drama
In 1942, young Jewish girl Misha, her Russian mother Gerusha, and German father Reuven hide from the Germans in a small house in the Ardennes, Belgium. Her mother tells her that if…
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Johnny Mad Dog
Drama, History, War
This drama tells the story of child soldiers caught in a conflict within a country in Africa, the nation unspecified. The film features a cast of actors with little prior recognition.
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The Final Countdown
War, Action, Science Fiction
During a routine exercise near Hawaii in 1980, the crew of the USS Nimitz is caught in a strange storm and sent back to December 7th, 1941 – hours before the attack…
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The Thin Red Line
Drama, History, War
"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…
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To Be or Not to Be
Comedy, Drama, War
During World War II, a quiet Polish actor faces both his own difficulties and the growing turmoil in his country. He finds solace on the stage, but his peace is disturbed by…
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Europa Europa
History, Drama, War
During the early years of World War II, a young Jewish boy is forcibly separated from his family and chooses to hide his identity by posing as an orphaned German child to…
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Stalingrad
Drama, History, War
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…
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Where Eagles Dare
Action, Adventure, War
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…
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Battle of the Bulge
Drama, History, War
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…
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Destination Tokyo
War
During World War II, Captain Cassidy and his submarine crew are tasked with a secret mission: infiltrate Tokyo Bay to gather intelligence before a planned bombing of the city. The journey brings…
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From Here to Eternity
War, Romance, Drama
During World War II in Hawaii, this moving story centers on a regular soldier punished for refusing to box for his unit's team, costing him a promotion. As wartime pressures intensify, the…
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To Hell and Back
Action, Romance, Drama
This film powerfully tells the life story of Audie Murphy, a remarkable World War II soldier and the most decorated U.S. soldier in history. Against the backdrop of the war, we see…
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The Guns of Navarone
War, Adventure, Thriller
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…
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The Longest Day
War, Action, Drama
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…
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The Heroes of Telemark
Action, Drama, War
During World War II, Nazi Germany occupies Norway, pushing local resistance fighters to take covert action. Knut Straud, a seasoned fighter, sees a chance in Rolf Pedersen, a physicist whose knowledge of…
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The Spy Who Came In from the Cold
Drama, Thriller
During the 1960s Cold War, British agent Alec Leamas chooses to undertake one last, dangerous mission instead of retiring. As global conflict looms and political power plays intensify, this thrilling story explores…
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Don't Look Now... We're Being Shot At!
Comedy, War
During World War II, a diverse group of people unite for a risky attempt at liberation. In Nazi-occupied Paris, two French civilians join forces with a stranded British bomber crew, all striving…
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7.9
Tora! Tora! Tora!
War, History, Drama
"Tora! Tora! Tora!" portrays the mounting tensions between the United States and Japan in 1941. The film closely examines the political climate, where ongoing trade restrictions and unsuccessful negotiations pushed both countries…
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Patton
War, Drama, History
"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…
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Tommy
Drama, Music
This film tells the story of a young boy who, after difficult childhood experiences, discovers an extraordinary talent for playing pinball. These events have left him with psychosomatic deafness, muteness, and blindness,…
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Midway
Action, Drama, History
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…
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The Eagle Has Landed
Adventure, Drama, Action
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…
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The Cruel Sea
Drama, History, War
During World War II, Commander Ericson commands HMS Compass Rose, a convoy escort filled with inexperienced officers and sailors. The crew faces brutal winter seas and the difficult task of rescuing survivors…
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The First of the Few
War, Drama
Set in 1942, the film tells the inspiring story of R.J. Mitchell, the brilliant designer of the Spitfire, and Geoffrey Crisp, the brave test pilot who flew it. It explores their partnership…
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The Fighting Seabees
Drama, Action, War
In World War II, as the Pacific war raged, construction workers were urgently needed to build vital military bases for operations against Japan. Working on isolated islands with little naval protection, they…
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The Devil's General
Drama, War
"The Devil's General" stars Curt Jürgens as a dedicated Luftwaffe officer struggling with his conscience during World War II. Despite his loyalty to duty, he deeply resents the Nazi regime. Witnessing the…
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M/S Gustloff
This two-part TV movie recounts the devastating sinking of the Wilhelm Gustloff, a German passenger ship, in the final days of World War II. On January 30, 1945, Captain Hellmuth Kehding led…
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Hilde
This is a biography of Hildegard Knef, a major star in Germany after World War II.
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Rachí
María Casado's life is examined through a blend of contemporary footage, family home movies, and interviews. The film explores themes of family, history, and a sense of belonging, with a central focus…
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The Rape of Europa
World War II was devastating, resulting in the loss of countless lives, families, and cultural treasures – a profound theft of Europe's heritage. This is the story of Nazi Germany's systematic looting…
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Miracle
On the verge of losing everything, Irena, who runs a failing pig farm in a small town after the fall of Communism, unexpectedly meets a charming American man who seems to offer…
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Betrayal
In post-war Bucharest, a young Romanian poet is arrested for writing an article criticizing Stalinist crimes. To survive, he makes the difficult choice to become a hostage of the very regime that…
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The Toth Family
The Toth family lives in Northern Hungary with their daughter and son, who is a soldier. When his overworked major father is finally ordered on leave, the son persuades him to visit…
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Truman
This is a biographical account focusing on the latter part of Harry Truman's presidency during World War II. It details Truman's journey from an obscure figure in a small town to the…
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The Land Girls
During World War II, the Women's Land Army recruited women to work on British farms as men went to war. Three women – the quiet Stella, the young hairdresser Prue, and the…
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Combat America
In 1943, with guidance from Army Air Force Lieutenant Clark Gable, this film chronicles the journey of one B-17 bomber crew as they progress from training to undertaking multiple missions over Europe.
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Carter's Army
A prejudiced officer is assigned to lead an all-Black unit on a critical mission: destroy a vital hydroelectric dam in Nazi Germany. Failure to do so will significantly slow the Allied advance…
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The Beginning of the Legend
The film explores Yuri Gagarin's childhood, a formative period he described as crucial to his development. It depicts his experiences during wartime: the German occupation of his villages, hardship and hunger, the…
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Hell Squad
In Tunisia during World War II, five American soldiers become separated from their unit and are gradually killed in encounters with German forces. Private Russo is the sole survivor, trapped in a…
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Signal Over the City
Set in 1941 in the Croatian city of Karlovac, the film depicts a daring raid by a group of Partisans. Their mission: to free a high-ranking member of the resistance movement who…
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