15 Greatest WW2 Movies of All Time

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190 Responses to “15 Greatest WW2 Movies of All Time”

1. 

   On January 14th 2010, oncewas108 wrote:

   how can you possibly make a list of thte best world war 2 movies and leave out the pianist??
2. 

   On January 14th 2010, RL wrote:

   Apparently you have not watched a lot of WWII movies.
3. 

   On January 14th 2010, AmyJ wrote:

   Ok, you lost me when you had Inglourious Basterds not only 1.) ranked over classics such as the Dirty Dozen and The Great Escape but 2.) on this list at all. That movie was horrible and completely unworthy to stand among the movies you have on this list.
4. 

   On January 14th 2010, Ben wrote:

   Thx for the list, I’d love to work my way through the few I haven’t seen.

   In regards to Catch 22, the title of the book came before the connotation. Flawless book; OK film.

   Inglourious Basterds #3 let alone on the list at all? It’s pretentious crap.
5. 

   On January 14th 2010, STEVE wrote:

   wheres kellys heroes and where eagles dare? some of these movies arent even war movies, and at least one isnt even WWII. deffinately not my list. thin red line? really? go to google and search for a list, any would be better than this one.
6. 

   On January 14th 2010, Dude wrote:

   Your kidding me:
   Cross of Iron
   Closely Watched Trains
   Cockle Shell Heroes
   Run Silent Run Deep
   The eagle has landed
   A Bridge Too Far
   Midway
   The Desert Fox
   Action in the North Atlantic
   The Hill
7. 

   On January 14th 2010, anonymouse wrote:

   What?!?! You are missing Kelly’s Heroes! Easily top 5
8. 

   On January 14th 2010, Johnny wrote:

   What, no “Kelly’s Heroes”?

   Much better than “Patton”, where Scott easily wins the 1970 ‘William Shatner 2×4 Award For Wooden Acting’.
9. 

   On January 14th 2010, Shishir wrote:

   Surely you couldn’t have forgotten a masterpiece like The Pianist? Seriously, Thin Red Line and no Pianist????!!!!
10. 

    On January 14th 2010, Shannon wrote:

    Thin Red Line is by far my favorite of this set… The senes in Polynesia are the ones that really get to be.
11. 

    On January 14th 2010, Andrew wrote:

    Inglorius Basterds is a crapfest of propaganda, it had it’s moments, but was nothing but a jewish wet dream. One of the best WWII gems that has been overlooked is A Midnight Clear. That was a wonderfully crafted, poignant movie and deserves to be on this list.
    http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0102443/
12. 

    On January 14th 2010, Dude wrote:

    Oops I forgot:
    They Who Dare
    Bridge over the river Kwai
    In which we serve
    The Devil’s Brigade
    Guadalcanal Diary
    Objective, Burma!
    Eye of the Needle
    Stalag 17
    The Cruel Sea
    The Desert Rats
    The Dam Busters
    Mosquito Squadron
    Murphy’s War

    and for good measure: 1941
13. 

    On January 14th 2010, tt wrote:

    What about “A Bridge to Far”? or “Battleground”?
14. 

    On January 14th 2010, Randomguy wrote:

    15 is enemy at the gates? And yet you exclude “Bridge on the River Kwai”? Have you ever seen the movie? I guess the 7 oscars it won count for nothing. This list is not even close to valid with your omission of that movie. Excellent job of dropping the ball.
15. 

    On January 14th 2010, Layne wrote:

    What about Band of Brothers? Or does that not count as a movie?
16. 

    On January 14th 2010, Travis wrote:

    How can you miss To Hell and Back?

    A WWII Movie based on the most kick ass man of the war, played by the hero himself.
17. 

    On January 14th 2010, Joe Mama wrote:

    One of the best (and underrated) is “The Big Red One” with (again) Lee Marvin leading four recruits through Europe “start to finish.”
18. 

    On January 14th 2010, Bill P wrote:

    Band of Brothers is better than all of these, even though it is not a “film”

    You obviously don’t know enough about WW2 movies to comment.
19. 

    On January 14th 2010, Kevv wrote:

    From here to Eternity? No. Schindler’s List? No. (Although they are classic films.) Those are DRAMAS SET during WWII. If you include those, you might as well give Valkyrie, The Train, In Harm’s Way, The Bridge on the River Kwai and Stalag 17 some consideration. Tora! Tora! Tora! was panned by most critics. (Not to mention a snooze-fest.) A Thin Red Line was a snorer as well. Catch 22, along with MASH, (Korean War, I know, I know) are really classic ANTI-war films. Inglourius Basterds, one of my favorite films of 2009, doesn’t quite cut the mustard as a “Best Of”on my WWII list. You missed A Bridge too Far, Battleground, Midway, The Battle of Britain, Run Silent, Run Deep, and the Battle of the Bulge. You do have John Wayne’s The Longest Day, (I agree) but how can you miss Sands of Iwo Jima? They Were Expendable? The “Duke” deserves a lot more attention from your generation.
20. 

    On January 14th 2010, T~ wrote:

    While not a film, there should be a serious mention to the “Band of Brothers’ series as an absolute masterpiece.
21. 

    On January 14th 2010, Sav wrote:

    Where’s the Audie Murphy movie the most decorated man of his time. the movie he also acted in. “From Hell and Back”. That movie should at least be in the top 20…And” Ryan’s Express”..Also ” Midway” with Charlton Heston…man you sure did not watch alot of movie’s about war. And for the funny bone what about “What did you do in the war daddy”……
22. 

    On January 14th 2010, Dave wrote:

    “Escape To Victory” and the very rarely seen “Hitler’s Gold” should be on the list
23. 

    On January 14th 2010, Paul Hayes wrote:

    Kelly’s Heroes
    Bridge Over the river Kwai
    Stalag 17Dam Busters
    I agree that these are BIG misses –

    What About?

    Von Ryan’s Express
    Sink The Bismark
    A Yank in the RAF
    Band of Brothers (If you count it as a 10 hour movie its an amazing piece of film!)
    A Guy Named Joe
    They Were Expendable
    A Walk in the Sun
    Sands of Iwo Jima
    Hope and Glory
24. 

    On January 14th 2010, Chris wrote:

    Two notable misses:
    “Twelve O’Clock High”
    “The Bridge on the River Kwai”
25. 

    On January 14th 2010, Baz wrote:

    Inglourious Basterds ranked higher than Saving Private Ryan, what the hell are you on? Do you understand anything about films? Do you have any clue how much more thought and effort went into Saving Private Ryan? IB was a fun little project for QT, SPR was a culmination of years of studying and contemplation brought to physical reality by on of the most talented film crews and directors operating on the planet.
    Where is The Pianist on this list? Where is Downfall on this list? Where is Where Eagles Dare on this list? You messed up pal, try again.
26. 

    On January 14th 2010, Arroyero wrote:

    Supongo que habría que definir “cine bélico”. La de Tarantino es una tontería simpática pero la ausencia de Senderos de Gloria o de MASH es sonrojante.
27. 

    On January 15th 2010, 187 wrote:

    Schindler’s List is not a WWII movie. Holocaust movies are easily very separate. Great movie, but no combat or anything, no opposing armies, just genocide. Inglourious Basterds isn’t either, it’s an alternate history movie, not resembling WWII.
28. 

    On January 15th 2010, Adan wrote:

    “A Bridge Too Far” should probably be on there

    And I personally was a big fan of “To Hell and Back”. great classic right there.
29. 

    On January 15th 2010, Raskolnikov wrote:

    Missing one: Grave of the Fireflies tells the story of two little kids who lose their parents during World War II. It’s probably the saddest movie ever made.
30. 

    On January 15th 2010, Zach wrote:

    I suppose some might argue due to it’s complete lack of action, but I’m suprised no one has even mentioned “Casablanca.” It’s one of the best films ever and most of the plot points revolve around the fact that the world is at war. I don’t think you need violence to tell a great war story, considering soliders and battles are only part of whats going on.
31. 

    On January 15th 2010, Bret Branon wrote:

    Dude. this list is soo completely wrong.
    Some of these are so NOT war movies.
    And not one John Wayne flick? What the Eff are you thinking.
    I hope you made good money on your spam and Ads from this page.
    Here to Eternity? Not a War Film.
    Inglorious ? Again, sooo not a war movie.
    Das Boot as #1? Puh-leese.
    Just stop.
    You have no clue.
    (Something tells me you are under 30.)
    Your list is complete shit.
32. 

    On January 15th 2010, Ev wrote:

    Where is 12 O’Clock High?
33. 

    On January 15th 2010, noileum wrote:

    Why no Escape to Victory ???
34. 

    On January 15th 2010, Argyle wrote:

    You’re setting yourself up for ridicule making a list like this. You should have made it a top 50. Or added categories such as action, drama, etc.
    I agree with some of your picks and disagree with others. I would have definately included The Pianist. I think Bastards is an awesome movie but too soon to put in a top 15 list. My #1 would have been Private Ryan.
    Thanks for creating the list. It makes for great debate.
35. 

    On January 15th 2010, Elmer S. wrote:

    Does anyone even know the difference in WWI and WWII? Jiminy crickets.
36. 

    On January 15th 2010, Dennis Eldridge wrote:

    This was a terrific list, but they made one massive misstep: Inglourious Basterds. It had great potential as an action flick, if they’d merely followed the exploits of the IBs in France as they kicked Nazi butt and took names. But they instead turned it into revenge porn; indeed while we’d all have loved to have seen done what was accomplished by the IBs in the movie it really doesn’t make for compelling cinema in my opinion.
37. 

    On January 15th 2010, Monstrosity wrote:

    I agree with those who say Schindlers List and Inglorious Basterds are not a true WW2 movies. Strongly considered for this list should be Merrill’s Mauraders and my personal favorite Battleground which should definately be on this list!
38. 

    On January 15th 2010, ski wrote:

    Thank you Travis.
39. 

    On January 15th 2010, Charles wrote:

    Not a good list. Sounds like you haven’t seen a lot of movies. How about The Big Red One?
40. 

    On January 15th 2010, craig cordasco wrote:

    RANDOMGUY……right on!!….

    GREAT list…but the first thing I said was how could a list this good leave out Bridge on the River Kwai ….Alec Gunness, William Holden….just agreat movie, well acted and a classic if ever there was one!!
    Although Patton should be 2 or 3 on that list….
41. 

    On January 15th 2010, Matt wrote:

    You seriously messed up placing Inglorious Basterds at 3. Saving Private Ryan is the best ww2 film.
42. 

    On January 15th 2010, Keith wrote:

    “Enemy at the Gates” should be much higher up on the list by far, st least in the top 5 IMHO, not only was it historically accurate and based on a real people and events, it was damn good movie.

    “Cross of Iron” by Sam Peckinpah should also be in the top 5………if you have’t seen it you don’t know what you are missing. Just as goo d as Das Boot.

    Tarantino’s movie sucked big time……I walked out half way thru.
43. 

    On January 15th 2010, Dorde wrote:

    How about ” The Enemy Below ” , another great sub movie starring Robert Mitchum…
44. 

    On January 15th 2010, Staring In Disbelief wrote:

    Sink The Bismarck.

    Feuer! Shoot!
45. 

    On January 15th 2010, Art wrote:

    LOL at this list.

    Thin Red Line…anti-war
    Catch-22…anti-war
    Inglorious Basterds..???

    Although a series..Band of Brothers beats all these picks.

    Apparently, not good enough to make your list but many times better than the three above.

    Run Silent Run Deep
    Battle of the Bulge
    Von Ryans Express
    The Battle of Midway
    Heaven Knows Mr. Allison
46. 

    On January 15th 2010, Scooter wrote:

    Who is Wendy? a chick? Stick to the 15 most scrumptous romantic comedies and leave the
    WW II movies to the experts…. That’s right I’ m talking about men. First, WWII movies should not have any romance. Second, they should be based on facts. Third, the central theme should include destruction,mayhem,killing, and so forth.

    Post Script Have you ever seen Das Boot? it is painfully long and boring.
47. 

    On January 15th 2010, 442 wrote:

    “Spielberg’s masterpiece was nothing short of brilliant, placing it firmly at the top of our best World War II movie list. ” Except, of course, that it’s not at the top of the list.
48. 

    On January 15th 2010, Nataluie wrote:

    You obviously know nothing about WWII movies you left out so many of them.
49. 

    On January 15th 2010, Bryan wrote:

    This is a terrible list of WWII movies. Most of the good war movies were made long ago. Here are the best I’ve seen:

    Attack! (1956)
    Outstanding war drama about inept leadership that pre-dates Paths of Glory and surpasses it dramatically if not visually. It doesn’t stray far from its stageplay roots, which means we get long scenes in single locations, but the characters are far richer than your typical war movie. The casting is odd – Jack Palance vs. Eddie Albert. Lee Marvin and Buddy Ebsen in the same film? But it works great and Palance is terrific, Eddie Albert’s a little over the top but maniacal, and Lee Marvin rocks. There are some really great battle scenes for 1956, with many similarities to the final battle in Saving Private Ryan. Directed by He-Man Robert Aldrich (Flight of the Phoenix, Dirty Dozen) who went back to the same theme in another great war movie, Too Late the Hero. Script by James Poe (Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, Lilies of the Field) from a play by Norman Brooks.

    Band of Brothers (2001)
    Forget Saving Private Ryan. Here’s a 10-hour ordeal that follows a group of soldiers from the states to the heart of Germany and is probably the second best thing I’ve seen on WWII. It doesn’t much matter that most of the characters remain largely anonymous through the whole thing. It’s Private Ryan’s bigger, better, less gory but less sophomoric brother. Each episode offers a different view of the war, and all based on real events. Fantastic!

    The Best Years of Our Lives (1946)
    Possibly one of the most touching and profound WWII movies ever made and one that deals with the war from the domestic “real world” perspective. It deals with how the war affects people, and remains amazingly contemporary.

    The Big Red One: The Reconstruction (1980)
    No story. No characters. Just one combat episode after another, and it’s one of the best war movies I’ve ever seen. It pretty much covers the same events as Band of Brothers (which at 10 hours is all around better, although it makes a lot of the same points). Lee Marvin is at his toned down best. Script by director Sam Fuller based on personal experience. Super duper movie!

    The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957)
    A great story and a great film where three men stand as metaphors for their respective countries, and British hubris is put under the microscope. It’s the best prisoner of war movie I’ve found, and also one of the biggest crowd pleasers on this list.

    Casablanca (1942)
    Beloved movie about loyalty and patriotism. I don’t think I’ve ever seen a black and white movie look this good. The DVD transfer is phenomenal. It may be because everything is lit like statues. Even the walls are decorated with light. Everything is rich, dark and gorgeous, and Bergman has the most beautiful watery eyes. I also never realized what a nasty perv Claude Rains was. Script by Howard Koch and Philip and Julius Epstein.

    Come and See (1985)
    You can’t have a well-rounded view of WWII without getting the Russian perspective. I looks long and hard for a good Russian movie, and this was the best I found. There aren’t very many of them. Horrific, haunting, brutal, stylish, and ethereal.

    Decision Before Dawn (1951)
    This war pic follows the typical setup of a group of soldiers going on a daring mission. The difference is that two of the soldiers are German POWs betraying their country, and raises all sorts of complex issues surrounding heroism, patriotism, and loyalty. Filmed in Germany on the actual locations and populated with hundreds of extras, the film offers a stunningly realistic look at the war complemented by largely unknown actors (many of them former soldiers) giving terrific, emotive performances, even from square-jawed Richard Basehart. Best of all is Oskar Werner as the POW protagonist whose complexity is never explained but the characterization is rich and telling – perhaps the most sympathetic portrait of a German soldier in any Hollywood film. Script by Peter Viertel (Saboteur, The Sun Also Rises, Old Man and the Sea). Director Anatole Litvak was the co-director of Capra’s terrific Why We Fight series, and was Abel Gance’s assistant on Napoleon.

    Gojira (1954) aka Godzilla
    No WWII list would be complete without a movie about the bomb, and this is the best one I found. Unfortunately Dr. Strangelove is a cold war film, not WWII. I could mention Hiroshima, Mon Amour, but that film doesn’t have the impact this one does.

    The Great Dictator (1940)
    There are two great movies about Adolf Hitler, and this is one of them. It’s an amazingly savage political comedy that maintains a light, delicate feel.

    Hell in the Pacific (1968)
    Apparently Lee Marvin fought my WWII, not John Wayne. The concept and story is perfect, the photography is gorgeous, and the performances are terrific. Must see! The DVD includes subtitles so you can find out what Mifune is saying (but that would really spoil a first viewing, where not knowing Japanese is the point). There’s also an alternate ending. Photographed by the great Conrad Hall. Script by Alexander Jacobs (Point Blank, Seven Ups, French Connection II) and TV writer Eric Bercovici based on a story by producer Reuben Berkovitch.

    Human Condition (1959-61)
    If I had to pick one movie as the best World War II movie, it would be this one. It could even top my list of all-time favorite films. It’s about 9 hours long, divided into three parts, and tells the war from a Japanese perspective, focused mainly on the Manchurian campaign. It’s very philosophical and a great work of the humanist tradition. Its only fault is that the large battle scenes are never really pulled off that well, but when it comes to exploring the meaning of war and depicting its effect on individuals, it can’t be beat, and it’s just a stunningly awesome film.

    Japan’s Longest Day (1967)
    Forget Seven Days in May. Here’s an amazing true film about the day Japan surrendered to the U.S. in 1945, and the military uprising that tried to stop the surrender. Extremely well made and factual. It’s unfortunate the history and the film are so obscure because it’s fascinating stuff. Script by Shinobu Hashimoto (Kurosawa’s main man, whom I now consider one of the greatest screenwriters ever) from an authoritative book.

    Judgment at Nuremburg (1961)
    Great social filmmaking that asks questions nobody wanted to ask even in 1961. As good as any of the Japanese humanist films. This is one instance where the star-studded cast actually works, because you never mistake the actors for the real people. There’s a studied distance to everything, and the performances are excellent across the board, even William Shatner. DVD includes interviews with the writer, Abby Mann.

    Open City (1945)
    I don’t know of any film from the 40s that deals so openly with sex and violence (compare it to They Were Expendable from the same year – two movies couldn’t be more different). What’s surprising is that WWII didn’t slash cinema wide open to excessive graphic violence, but instead it was kept in and festered through film noir until its real explosion in the 70s. You’d think things would be different in Europe, but I guess the film industry was so crippled it’s amazing movies even got made. This one was filmed just weeks after the Allied liberation, and you can assume what it depicts is fairly close to reality – but still the Nazis seem a little cartoonish with their over-the-top decadence. Script by Sergio Amidei and Federico Fellini. Lousy DVD transfer, and only about half the dialogue was subtitled. Didn’t really detract from the film though.

    Patton (1970)
    There are lots of films about great commanders, but here’s a great film about one of the war’s greatest commanders. Might be the only movie that’s pro-war and anti-war at the same time.

    Schindler’s List (1993)
    There aren’t a lot of films about Germany’s concentration camps, but there is one great one, and this film brilliantly depicts one of the most horrifying aspects of the entire war.

    Triumph of the Will (1935)
    A documentary about one of the greatest villains in history, produced by the villain himself, and as masterfully made as any film could be.

    Twelve O’Clock High (1949)
    Aviation’s role in the war is covered with this small character study featuring a top-notch performance by Gregory Peck. The film studies what it takes to lead and risk your life day after day. High-caliber Hollywood filmmaking at its finest.

    Why We Fight (1942)
    Capra’s propaganda series is a magnificent summation of World War II. It shows the awesome power of the enemy and the strength of the British, Russian, and Chinese resistance. It’s mostly made from footage recovered from enemy propaganda and newsreel films, all masterfully edited together with Disney animation like some massive found footage assemblage. The first chapter is really boring and it took a lot for me to keep going, but after that it kicks into high gear, and the war in China chapter is incredible. Subsequent documentaries about WWII have probably trumped it (although I don’t know which ones), but for a film made during the war about the war, it’s pretty amazing and justly revered. The story behind the making of Why We Fight is probably the most interesting part of Capra’s biography, too.
50. 

    On January 15th 2010, e wrote:

    You missed “The Train”
51. 

    On January 15th 2010, Jim wrote:

    “Idi i smotri” – Best WWII film by far. I was literally left dumb struck the first time I saw it.

    “Letters from Iwo Jima” was a far better film than “Flags of our Fathers”.

    It is also a shame that “Bridge on the River Kwai” and “Grave of the Fireflies” didn’t make your list.

    I collect war movies and own copies of nine of the films on your list.
52. 

    On January 15th 2010, Ken wrote:

    What? Kelly’s Heroes didn’t make the list? For shame!
53. 

    On January 15th 2010, Ralph Gizzip wrote:

    I’m pretty much in agreement with a lot of these commetors. Big Red One and Midway simply have to be on the list. Although not a movie from an American perspective The Battle of Britain needs to be here, too. Definitely dump the Basterds and Schindler’s List. From Here to Eternity should probably go as well.
54. 

    On January 15th 2010, Ben Pugh wrote:

    What, no “Victory”? Pele scoring on a bicycle kick? Sly saving a penalty kick to preserve the tie? Michael Caine?

    Your list is totally bogus based on this glaring omission.
55. 

    On January 16th 2010, Ky Stormreaver wrote:

    I think everyone else has pretty much covered what I would’ve said, your list has merit but you missed the mark. Now everyone has pretty much mentioned all of the movies I think should be on this list but I’ll add a couple more that I didn’t see on the comments, maybe not the best WW2 movies but worth mentioning, The Flying Tigers, The Flying Leather Necks, Sands of Iwo Jima, The Fighting Seabees, Casablanca, The Memphis Belle, The Tuskegee Airmen, Sahara (1943), The White Cliffs of Dover, Wing and a Prayer, Twelve O’Clock High, Decision Before Dawn, The Dam Busters, Sink the Bismark!, PT109, Von Ryan’s Express, Thirty Seconds over Tokyo. Okay I’ll stop now but you get the point.
56. 

    On January 17th 2010, dwig wrote:

    Try ” When Trumpets Fade” …obscure title but worth it.
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    On January 22nd 2010, idle poster wrote:

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62. 

    On January 31st 2010, Christian wrote:

    How about ‘Tears of the Sun’ I think that is a good WWII movie …
63. 

    On February 4th 2010, Jim wrote:

    Hi all having read what most have written it is clear that we are all critics when given the opportunity, I served my country in the Artillery and found “Warriors” of particular interest having been there I could relate to it on a more personal level. But let me say I grew up on RAF Camps from the 60′s onwards and so I have a passion for the great classics which are mostly WW2 and B&W, but to name the top 15 is too much of a wide spectrum for such a vast subject, lets say we all have favourites and its nice that somebody decided to publish their top 15 and it provoked such interest so much we all put our comments on which can only be said its a fitting tribute to those who did it for real because we were so ready to comment. Its close to our hearts its about where we came from and lets hope every now and again those movie makers pop a classic out of the wood work that we all want to add to our list of favourites.
64. 

    On February 5th 2010, jake wrote:

    how could you leave out A bridge too far? Saving Private Ryan is the best war film ever made. Inglorious Basterds was crap.
65. 

    On February 5th 2010, GENE wrote:

    BATAAN!! WHAT ABOUT THAT ONE, OR BACK TO BATAAN, DESTINATION TOKYO, A GREAT MOVIE, OR THIRTY SECONDS OVER TOKYO, FLYING TIGERS, ESCAPE TO MINDANAO, NONE BUT THE BRAVE, YOU DON’T KNOW MUCH ABOUT WWII MOVIES, I’VE BEEN WATCHING THEM FOR FORTY YEARS, YOU LEFT OUT ALOT!!
66. 

    On February 7th 2010, Tino wrote:

    Sorry but I don’t see anywhere…not even in the comments by the way, the film: DER UNTERGANG. Although it”s not a combat movie and all and practically the only thing you see is the bunker in Berlin….this should be defenitely on the list as the guy playing Hitler is superb in his role. It’s also a true story as the scenes and conversations are all from first hand by the secretary of Hitler himself. The way you see Hitler loosing his mind and getting older by the minute and also still thinking he can win the war although the russians are on his doorstep is just great.
    Really this should be in the top 15 at least!
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68. 

    On February 10th 2010, blink wrote:

    Inglorious Basterds was a worthless piece of sh*t. Stalingrad, A Bridge Over The River Kwai, A Walk In The Sun, Operation Burma, Merrill’s Marauders, Fire On The Plain, Harp Of Burma, any of these could have taken the place of Inglorious… you obviously haven’t seen enough war films.
69. 

    On February 13th 2010, Movie downloads wrote:

    I think Saving Private Ryan deserved to be top, it was a film that reminded the world just how horrible WW2 was. The opening 20 minutes is brutal. The acting is second to none and Spielberg’s shakey camera intro inspired many film makers to follow suit. It spawned Band of Brothers the TV show and I think between the two of them they brought a whole new level of respect for people who went through that war. It was up until that point the most realistic war film I’d ever seen and probably the closest you could get to the horrors of that time without actually being involved.
70. 

    On February 19th 2010, Joey wrote:

    I have only seen about half of the movies on this list, one of them being Inglorious Bastards and for it to even make this list is a slap in the face of anyone who fought or had the least little bit to do with WW2. That film was HORRIBLE! Please do us all a favor and remove it… Saving Private Ryan was an awesome movie and most (if not all) the action is something that people experienced during that time. However the number one film up there is Schindlers List. How can you beat the actual stories from survivor’s of the horrific SS take over?
71. 

    On February 21st 2010, DIP wrote:

    what about DEFIANCE(2008)???????
72. 

    On February 21st 2010, Wow wrote:

    The fact that Inglourious Basterds is on this list makes it completely uncredible.
73. 

    On March 2nd 2010, Liza wrote:

    Those who love watching WWII movies should not miss DER UNTERGANG – great performance by the actors, first hand information from the real people that witnessed and lived the Nazi regime under Adolf Hitler – 5 stars!!! and of course our very own THE PIANIST – 5 stars!!!
74. 

    On March 11th 2010, Chad wrote:

    Basterds, should not be on that list, not very good. Schindler’s List a very moving movie although not considered to be a war movie it is a WW2 movie. The one movie that I’ve seen that no one mentioned that I thought was great was Down Fall based on the fall of the Nazi Party. The best Saving Private Ryan by far
75. 

    On March 17th 2010, god your gay wrote:

    why do you all comment ,faggets
    have you heard of brothers war its deepp
76. 

    On March 19th 2010, Monique wrote:

    Good list, but “Life Is Beautiful” should be added also, as well as “Miracle at St. Anna”.
    ——————
    moniqueblog.net
    societybook.wordpress.com
77. 

    On March 22nd 2010, Carlos wrote:

    Why the whining? Bitch, moan, yadaya, that doesn’t belong on the list, yadayada. It is HIS list. Don’t like it? Fine. Piss off and make your own. Wankers
78. 

    On March 28th 2010, Stijn wrote:

    Inglourious Basterds? What is this? Failblog.org?
79. 

    On April 4th 2010, Nancy Willis wrote:

    Get yourselves to New Orleans and go to the WW2 Museum, see Tom Hanks’ movie Beyond All Boundries before you go in. For two days i thought I had food poisoning, I now believe it was a somatic response to the movie and museum experience. I have never experienced anything like it.
80. 

    On April 7th 2010, Razai wrote:

    Where Eagles Dare or Kelly’s Heroes aren’t on that list, but Thiefantino’s pile of dung is? Har, har.
81. 

    On April 18th 2010, EL wrote:

    Although is a series, Band of Brothers deserved to be mentioned in your list. Just my two-cents thought
82. 

    On April 22nd 2010, cleunali wrote:

    which is the worst movie of WW2
83. 

    On May 6th 2010, Casey wrote:

    NO! Who the hell wrote this, Inglourious Basterds SHOULD NOT BE IN THE TOP 3!
84. 

    On May 9th 2010, Бойцова Ирина Геннадьевна wrote:

    Здравствуйте. Фильм “иди и смотри” это только маленькая часть , чтобы понять что это была за война Если есть возможность Посмотрите следующие фильмы:
    - Бабье царство
    - Судьба человека
    - Радуга
    - Летят журавли
    Удачи
85. 

    On May 21st 2010, Brandon wrote:

    You’ve listed only Hollywood movies, missing some of the best pieces of art that depict WWII:

    Idi i smotri / Come and See (1985)
    Stalingrad (1993)
    The Big Red One (1980)
    Empire of the Sun (1987)
    Iron Cross (1977)
    The Pianist (2002)
    Downfall (2004)

    And many others…
86. 

    On June 8th 2010, zachary wrote:

    saving private ryan is the best movie ever
87. 

    On June 11th 2010, kkk wrote:

    how could u frg8 windtalkers?
    also band of brothers?
    i think u simply wrote all this rubbish u even dnt no how ww2 films r noted down for best categories,
    expressions.feelings, moments.war scene,
    weapons,story ,ending,starting,
    etc r taken into a/c
88. 

    On June 23rd 2010, Mr. E wrote:

    PLATOON
    APOCALYPSE NOW
    ALL QUIET ON THE WESTERN FRONT
    CASUALTIES OF WAR
89. 

    On June 25th 2010, Cuong wrote:

    Where are films of Eastern and Asian/Pacific Fronts:

    - Stalingrad (not that ‘enemy at the gates”)
    - Come and See
    - Ballad of a Soldier
    - They Fought for Their Motherland
    - Empire of the Sun
    - The Bridge
    - For Those We Love
    - Yamato

    Thinking that Holywood is a exclusive source of worthy WWII films and putting ‘Inglorious Basterds” on the top list is an ABSOLUTELY BAD idea.
90. 

    On July 5th 2010, ellie wrote:

    I have to agree with most of these comments. As an avid WWII movie watcher, I first cannot understand while though not a movie, Band of Brothers is perhaps the best WWII series/movie/even docu I have ever seen. It is beyond anything on that list.

    Inglorious Basterds is a mockery. And Saving Private Ryan is so cheesy and pathetic.

    Really though, not even a shout out to Band of Brothers makes me discredit this entire list.
91. 

    On July 8th 2010, Ryan wrote:

    The fact that band of brothers, possibly the most comprehensive movie about world war 2 ever created is not on this list nullifies this list as anything relevant.
92. 

    On July 10th 2010, scott taylor wrote:

    Any list would depend on 1) Which side you were on 2) Theater of Operations and 3) Air, Sea or Ground war
    So What about Rome -Open City and The Train
    about partisan warfare, Never So Few, OSS, Captain Carey USA, 13 Rue de Madeline, Castle Keep, Slaughterhouse Five, etc
93. 

    On July 13th 2010, allaboutwarmovies wrote:

    My favourite WWII movies are The Thin Red Line, When Trumpets Fade, Stalingrad and Band of Brothers ). They are way better than the notorious Saving Private Ryan.
    Regarding the list: Das Boot is outstanding and Tora, Tora, Tora is very good. But the rest?
    Enemy at the Gates failed. Without the love story it would have been something… Snipers make a great theme and the cinematography is gorgeous. But the love story doesn’t make sense.
    And Flags of our Fathers? Watched and forgotten.
94. 

    On July 19th 2010, hashim wrote:

    how can you possibly make a list of thte best world war 2 movies and leave out the WHERE EAGLE DARES.
95. 

    On July 26th 2010, madviking wrote:

    Lists of best movies are kind of pointless. They are just people’s opinions, and obviously there’s a lot of diversity. But, they are fun to argue about. So… in no particular order:

    Ice Cold in Alex – John Mills, Harry Andrews, Anthony Quayle. Taking an ambulance from besieged Tobruk in 1942 across the Qattara Depression to Alexandria for a cold beer. Superb.

    Cross of Iron – ’nuff said.

    Das Boot – Probably the best, but then I think some of the most powerful stuff comes out of stories about those who lost, and German submariners lost big time.

    My Name is Ivan – Soviet film by Andrei Tarkovsky, about an orphan boy’s experiences in the Russian/German war – not to take away from the valor and sacrifice of our own veterans, but the Russian contribution to ending the Nazis is often overlooked.

    Talvisota (The Winter War) – Pure awesome. Finnish film about their Winter War against the Russians 1939-1940.

    Stalingrad – German film epic about the German disaster. Enemy at the Gates – move aside.

    Saving Private Ryan. For the Omaha Beach stuff. Gut-wrenching. The rest of it… OK, but not great.

    Kelly’s Heroes. Best American-made WW2 film ever. They did an awesome job recreating the Tigers.

    Honourable Mention:

    The Dam Busters, Empire of the Sun, Where Eagles Dare, Eye of the Needle, The Great Escape, Memphis Belle.
96. 

    On July 27th 2010, foufou wrote:

    Worst ww2 movies?

    Pearl Harbour
    Pearl Harbour (yes, so bad it has to appear twice)
    Battle of the Bulge
    Valkyrie
    Force 10 from Navarone
    Flags of Our Fathers (but Letters From Iwo Jima was excellent)
    Midway – in Sensurround!
    Ilsa, She-wolf of the SS
97. 

    On July 27th 2010, TB wrote:

    Having Flags of our Fathers but omitting Letters from Iwo Jima is a joke and completely ruins the credibility of this list.

    Letters from Iwo Jima is twenty times the movie Flags of our Fathers was.
98. 

    On July 28th 2010, ashley wrote:

    saving private ryan should be first!!
99. 

    On August 3rd 2010, kyle wrote:

    operation walkure????? your missing out on alot of the ebst movies every written based on WW2
100. 

     On August 5th 2010, nishanth wrote:

     nice work dude but u should include stalingrad,30sec over tokio,valkyrie
101. 

     On August 8th 2010, Josh wrote:

     honestly saving private ryan was my fav of all time it was basically a life changer for me it made me realize how real the war was.
102. 

     On August 15th 2010, Dick wrote:

     For the 1950′s on, some mostly good and some very bad choices….(Enemy at the Gates?)

     But where’s?:
     The Purple Heart
     Guadalcanal Diary
     12 O’Clock High
     Passage to Marseille
     Destination Tokyo

     Not one 1940′s propaganda movie that was greenlighted from the WW2 war dept. is on this list.
103. 

     On August 20th 2010, pete wrote:

     t he cruel sea, cross of iron, pt109 ,das boot and battle of britain…………forget the modernist crap that comes out of hollywood particularly speilberg/hanks take on what occured 65 to 70 years ago.
104. 

     On August 20th 2010, kyle wrote:

     PEARL HARBOR? BOY IN THE STRIPED PAJAMS?
105. 

     On August 24th 2010, Fegelein wrote:

     Der Untergang 2004, possibly the greatest war movie of all time. it gives a close and inside look on the last days of the third reich, Bruno Ganz plays the ruthless Hitler with great conviction and dedication. best of all is that iit is an all german movie, after all these years it is still a sensitive subject to make a film about in germany, very brave! and the result is a horrific but truly remarkable inside look in the horrors of nazi deutschland. Go watch this movie!
106. 

     On August 27th 2010, RAM wrote:

     Where – pianist
     & WHY THE BEEP BEEP Inglorious Basterds in there ?
107. 

     On August 28th 2010, Saj wrote:

     Vulkyrie, Downfall, blade of a soldr etc are the bos
108. 

     On September 1st 2010, RJ wrote:

     Hey, it’s your list and most of the movies on it are worth watching… but Inglorious Bastards? It’s like something from a comic book for eleven year old Jewish boys with no taste.

     The only list that Inglorious Bastards belongs on is for the ten most idiotic high dollar movies of all time… at #1. Absolute garbage.

     If I were Jewish I would be embarrassed watching that movie.
109. 

     On September 3rd 2010, 123 wrote:

     Schindler’s List not a ww2 movie? the houacast WAS apart of ww2 just because it wasn’t a blood bath doesn’t mean that is not a war movie. it’s an amazing movie!!!! anyway Inglourious Basterds number 3??? WTF?!?!?!?!
110. 

     On September 16th 2010, mdw wrote:

     I agree with most posters…you have no damn clue…
     Ever heard of 12 O’ Clock High for god’s sake?
     Battleground?
     Go For Broke?
     Sands of Iwo Jima?

     geeze, guy, this is beyond stupid…I especially agree with the post that said you must be under 30…
111. 

     On September 19th 2010, tomn8r wrote:

     10. battle of britain
     9. sands of iwo jima
     8. das boot
     7. bridge over the river kwai
     6. saving pte. ryan
     5. kelly’s heroes
     4. battle of the bulge
     3. dirty dozen
     2. band of brothers
     1. a bridge too far
112. 

     On September 21st 2010, AKSHAT wrote:

     THEY R DEFINITEKY..FORGETTING..IN TRANZIT AND DEFIANCE AND THE BOY IN STRIPED PAYJAMAS
113. 

     On September 22nd 2010, thompson wrote:

     #3 inglorious basterds?

     #2 schindler’s list?

     you must be a jew!
114. 

     On September 23rd 2010, scarry dude wrote:

     why the fuck would you put inglorious basterds on this list, that movie is pure trash, putting it on this list is an insult to ww2 casulties.
115. 

     On September 26th 2010, arpan ghosh wrote:

     How can u miss Operation Daybreak?
116. 

     On September 27th 2010, james stevens wrote:

     its impossible to choose? you missed days of glory and the counter fieters.
117. 

     On October 1st 2010, SturmJaeger wrote:

     Oh Dear! Inglorious Basterds? It isn’t worthy of the honor due to its unforgivable deviation from history.
     Some of my favorites include ‘Memphis Belle’ ‘Cross of Iron’ ‘Battle of Britain’ ‘The Great Escape’ ‘The Dambusters’ ‘The Guns of Navarone’ – Maybe you could make a new list from all the suggestions?
118. 

     On October 2nd 2010, pat cates wrote:

     #1 Where Eagles Dare
     #2 The Great Escape
     #3 Patton
     #4 A Bridge Too Far
     #5 Kelly’s Heroes
     #6 Bridge at Remagen
     #7 Bridge Over The River Kwai
     #8 Das Boot
     #9 Thousand Plane Raid
     #10 Tora Tora Tora
119. 

     On October 9th 2010, Cam wrote:

     How can you include “Inglorious Bastards” in a list of good WWII movies? To limit the # to 15 is tough, but that would definitely not be on there.
120. 

     On October 17th 2010, MATT wrote:

     Here is my list!

     Schindler’s List
     The Pianist
     Patton
     Band of Brothers(HBO miniseries)
     Saving Private Ryan
     Valkyrie
     The Great Escape
     The Holocaust(miniseries)
     A Bridge Too Far
     Dirty Dozen
     Kelley’s Heroes
     Enemy at the Gates
     Inglourious Basterds(because of Christoph Waltz)
121. 

     On October 25th 2010, l) wrote:

     I have read every comment on this blog, looking for WW2 movies to watch.
     People should make some distinction between WW2 movies, and movies that took place during WW2.
     And of course I will throw in my own Inglourious Basterds sooked the beg won, which it did.
     Like 99 percent of movies made today, and BTW I am 33 years old. Benefits of a classical education you might say.
     These days Good is Evil, Hate is Love, and Light is Dark, the world is definitely going to Hell in a handbasket, so get SAVED and hang on tight!

     l)
122. 

     On October 26th 2010, Mitch Jones wrote:

     “Best” What are your definitions? You have a lot of good movies listed but the scores of additional suggestions point out the subjective nature of such lists. Perhaps the time is too soon to attempt such a survey, It is premature!

     ” In which we serve”.”Sailor of the King” “A Walk in The Sun” Several Noel Coward films beyond In Which we serve; the list could go on. Nice try and thanks for doing it BUT no I don’t think so!
123. 

     On October 30th 2010, JOE wrote:

     WHAT ABOUT THE PACIFIC!!!!!!
124. 

     On November 4th 2010, gicaBooya wrote:

     Das Boot..best movie ever!
125. 

     On November 5th 2010, hankthetank wrote:

     It’s tough to select the fifteen best of anything. You’re always going to get some flak about somebody’s favorite movie that was left of the list. The important thing is share your views and enjoy a great or not so great movie. Three other titles come to mind that are worthwhile seeing are “A Bell For Adano”, “Run Silent, Run Deep”, and one of my favorites, “Sahara” with Humphrey Bogart.
126. 

     On November 9th 2010, get real wrote:

     come on now. this list is a joke.
     no 3 is a disgrace of a film. something like this is a insult to all the men who fought for the allies during the second world war.
     inglorious basterds might be a entertaining hollywood jaunt for some but its no great war epic.
127. 

     On November 15th 2010, James wrote:

     what about battle of midway ? and how can the person who made this list put inglorious basterds on the list ? come’on sort it out dude!!!! it’s a Comdy action movie! you might as well put tropic thunder on the list along with all the other piss taking movies!
128. 

     On November 21st 2010, john everitt wrote:

     Hi, I am writing this from New zealand, so am a long way away from ‘Hollywood Hype’. Some commercial films are written for entertainment, and will soon be forgotten (eg, I.B.), but the top war films should be those that are well made, inform, explain and entertain – and be the ones one would like to see two or more times.So many to choose from, but my personal list, in no particular order, is:-
     Casablanca
     Twelve O’clock High
     The Battle of Britain
     Tora Tora Tora
     The Cruel Sea
     Das Boot
     Patten
     The Longest Day
     A Bridge Too far
     The Desert Fox
     The Dam Busters
     The Guns of Navarone
     and, if only for the comments at the end,
     Conspiacy
129. 

     On November 22nd 2010, sam wrote:

     i like inglorious basterds, i like that it was on the list
130. 

     On November 22nd 2010, Rick wrote:

     Bryan, Some of your movies I’ve never seen and want to check out. One that I have seen and I agree it’s very entertaining but far from factual is the Bridge Over The River Kwai. I lived in Thailand for 7 years after 2 years in Vietnam. The Thai Language was actually used and accurate in the movie and the fact that the prison camp was in the jungle was accurate but the bridge itself and the destruction of it was way off base and the name of the movie is suspect. The word Kwai means Water Buffalo in Thai and there are virtually none there in that area of Thailand. Unknown where they came up with that name.
131. 

     On November 22nd 2010, Rick wrote:

     Inglourious Bastards in my opinion is among the most stupid movies to ever come out of Hollywood. I admit that Brad Pitt disgusts me and again in my opinion has no acting talent of any kind so I am biased but I wouldn’t go to see that if it was free.
132. 

     On December 2nd 2010, Frens wrote:

     How about “The Greyzone”. it’s more about a concentration camp. it should not be on this lis persé, but it’s a very impressive movie. worth looking at.
133. 

     On December 8th 2010, George kurian wrote:

     This list is ok but not the best …… i think bridge at remegaen & battle of britan should defitnetly included. inglorious bastards not my pick… and also special mention to von ryans express and life is beautiful.
134. 

     On December 8th 2010, liveMike wrote:

     I can see how it may not make the list for some, (it would be top 5 for me), but I can’t believe no one else has even mentioned…

     Saints and Soldiers!!!!
135. 

     On December 9th 2010, me wrote:

     quit your whining, inglourious basterds is a good movie and tarantino is a great director/writer. it might not have been historically accurate, but it was original unlike the hundred war movies that say “true story” but the only truth they hold is a handful of names. oh, and valkyrie sucked balls.
136. 

     On December 10th 2010, Trulyonetoo wrote:

     Yeah I didn’t exactly agree with your list either but hey thats your opinion. One of my favorites is “Battle of the Buldge” . Not a great movie and highly innaccurate but I used to watch it with my dad who happened to be there so it has a special place for me. Another is “To Hell and Back”. A toned down version of Audie Murphys ordeal. Some one made mention of Eddie Alberts seeming a bit out of place in a war movie. How many people know Mr. Albert was awarded the Medal of Honor for “just doing his job” on Tawara, rescuing 70 Marines during that clusterf–k.
137. 

     On December 10th 2010, tim wrote:

     after reading many comments and seeing the diversity of other films that people have commented on i would say that there are more than 15 or 20 great movies.

     for me what makes a great movie is good combat scenes that are not to gung ho and the relationships of the men the main unit , usally squad size.
138. 

     On December 15th 2010, David Wheeler wrote:

     I can’t believe “The sands of Iwo Jima”, Stalingrad’ or ‘Downfall” didn’t make the list.
139. 

     On December 16th 2010, Iconoclast81 wrote:

     it seems that some are forgetting the fact that the opinion of one does not represent those of everybody visiting this site. This is someone’s personal favorites, so go make your own, better set up, better looking, better thought out and better organized list of your favorites, or quit complaining. Thanks Wendy, I enjoyed this. I will watch the ones I have not seen. : )
140. 

     On December 16th 2010, Levi wrote:

     I think this is a very credible list and will not “nit-pick” it to death. There are always cries of “how could you leave out…?” [In fact, one could credibly add 1962's "Hell is for Heroes" w/ Steve McQueen, Fess Parker, Bobby Darin and a young Bob Newhart, etc., 1945's "Pride of the Marines" w/ John Garfield and Eleanor Parker, or 1965's "The Battle of the Bulge".which had an all-star cast.} But this list is more than credible and as w/ any list, depends on your style and preference. For example, most of these are straight action films and there are a host of "life after the war" or "life during the war" films that probably weren't even seriously considered [e.g., 1946's "The Best Years of Our Live's" w/ Frederick March, Dana Andrews and Myrna Loy]

     Even if we just stuck w/ the pure action type of WW II film, I probably would have found a place for 1970′s”Kelly’s Heroes”. But anyway, I apologize for doing a little nit-picking….

     The one inexcusable, unpardonable sin on that list is “Inglorious Bastards” ANYWHERE on this list–let alone at #3???? That’s just a crack-head pick. Nothing in the trailers or previews even made me want to see this movie. Instant classic? The latest is just not always the greatest…It DESERVES as much hateration as it can get.

     [Btw, those lamenting the omission of movies like "The Piano" or "The Iron Cross" or "Stalingrad" have more than a few bones to pick.]
141. 

     On December 20th 2010, Steven D. Gold wrote:

     Where is ” The Big Red One” on this list? Or the The Iron Cross. Inglorious Bastards should not be on this list or any other. That movie was pure fiction. It just sucked!
142. 

     On December 20th 2010, Steven D. Gold wrote:

     Your comment is awaiting moderation.

     Where is ” The Big Red One” on this list? Or the The Iron Cross. Inglorious Bastards should not be on this list or any other. That movie was pure fiction!
143. 

     On December 30th 2010, Bogs Barel wrote:

     To Hell And Back shoud be on the List Sir,and also A Bridge 2 Far; By the way, What’s your Basis then?
144. 

     On January 1st 2011, Richard wrote:

     Island on Bird stree,t Is an endearing WW 2 film, a true story suprisingly not widely known or shown, one of my favourites, of which I don’t tire of watching and it doesn’t weeken throughout I don’t see it on the list though.
145. 

     On January 1st 2011, roger wrote:

     My top 5 ar the pianist defiance Valkyrie schlindler s list and saving pvt Ryan but maybe not in that order
146. 

     On January 1st 2011, shawn wrote:

     the pacific is pretty good
147. 

     On January 2nd 2011, Kerry O wrote:

     Nice try at a Top 15 List.
     My favorites not mentioned include
     -Tuskagee Airmen (my absolute favorite)
     -Memphis Bell
     -30 Seconds over Tokyo
     -U-571
     -Battle of Britain
     -Squadron 666
148. 

     On January 4th 2011, Anne Goodwin wrote:

     What about Casablanca, Battle of Britain, Pimpernel Smith, Across the Pacific? These are some of my personal favorites not on your list….
149. 

     On January 4th 2011, jeff (Bagman) wrote:

     Lists are always full of surprises. As I agree with many that commented on Kelly’s Hero’s, Saving Private Ryan and A bridge too far, no one has mentioned- Castle Keep. Excellent WWII movie starring Burt Lancaster, Peter Falk and Bruce Dern. If you haven’t seen it, go to your local movie rental store and check it out. It might not make your list but it is well worth a look!
150. 

     On January 15th 2011, dan wrote:

     you got to be kidding, is this person ten years old. There are so many better movies…one that even won the academy award for BEST MOVIE. You may want to hire a real journalist, maybe someone who went to college!
151. 

     On January 18th 2011, Amanda wrote:

     I was very surprised reading so many comments with little acknowledgment of “DOWNFALL” and “STALINGRAD”.

     Fortunately the more recent opinions acknowledge these great movies.

     There is something to be said for watching a WW2 movie in the German language. It adds a degree of realism lacking from Hollywood blockbusters.

     DOWNFALL should not be missed – full stop.

     It’s historical accuracy is second to none (albeit it covers a limited period) with superb acting and intense realism.

     I watched STALINGRAD many years ago – stumbled upon it late at night while trying to sleep.

     Scared the hell out of me!

     A movie that brings home the absolute tragedy and brutality of war. No glory in this movie trust me!

     A previous comment was made that Holocaust movies don’t really aply (as they don’t involve conflict).

     Fair enough opinion.

     Might I suggest that “THE COLOURIST” is a great movie that may lack conflict – but makes up for it in accuracy, drama and again – brutal reality.

     Otherwise I think the top 15 wasn’t a bad stab.

     INGLOURIES BASTERDS is the only movie that truly shames this list (ridiculous movie that saves itself with the tense cellar scene).

     I agree that KELLY’s HEROES is a classic – and am writing this while A BRIDGE TOO FAR plays on Foxtel

     If you’re looking for a good book.

     Might I suggest “APOCOLYPSE” by Max Hastings (I think).

     Will give you a new perspective on how the war was truly won.

     Cheers
152. 

     On January 19th 2011, Radu wrote:

     This is the worst top I ever seen. Where are:

     “The Pianist”,
     “Der Untergang (Downfall)”,
     “Valkyrie”?

     You said “there are so many excellent films to choose from, from old classics to newer movies …” – It seems that you insisted on the old ones… and “Enemy at the Gates” it’s far from being the 15th on the list. It’s much better! And if it’s allowed I would choose the “Band of Brothers” mini-series too… as one of the best

     Anyway.. thanks for sharing!
153. 

     On January 21st 2011, mamma bear wrote:

     can some one narrow it down to 5 for me btw i liked the longest day saving pvt ryan ad kellys heros so what the hell are the best any way….
154. 

     On January 23rd 2011, david wrote:

     what about saints soldiers, and defiance
155. 

     On January 25th 2011, Mike Thomas wrote:

     For me the three top ww2 movies are.
     3. Enemy at the gates.
     2. Stalag XVII
     1. Schindlers List

     All true stories.

     Inglorious bastards. You have to be kidding.
156. 

     On January 27th 2011, krpanth wrote:

     people should not forget the

     Night of the Generals starring Peter O`tool

     Battle of the Bulge (correct ?) about Tank War

     The one who got away (coorect ?)
157. 

     On January 30th 2011, RP wrote:

     Um, Letters from Iwo Jima is 10 times the movie that Flags of our Fathers is, hell, it’s 1000 times the movie!!!! And Das Boot’s awful effects almost eliminate it from this category.
158. 

     On February 1st 2011, buzz daly wrote:

     the purple heart!
159. 

     On February 1st 2011, DEEPAK BHALLA wrote:

     saving p ryan is the best movie i have never had
160. 

     On February 1st 2011, Woody Woodaman wrote:

     I have to say that your list is questionable at best. Iam assuming first of all that who ever picked the movies is around 30 years old. There are a few good movies on the list….but, in general the best worl war II movies were made in and around the mid to late 40′s. “Air Force”, “They Were Expendable”, “Back to Bataan”, “Battle of Britain”,”Run Silent, Run Deep”, plus many,many more terrific movies. Some of the “propaganda” movies were also terrific. Take a look at some of these old films, I think you may be surprised . I would be glad to put a list together for your review. If you have never seen , “Air Force”, see it, its an absolute classic film. Thanks, Woody
161. 

     On February 5th 2011, Amar Thapa wrote:

     how u make this list ,did u ever watch all ww2 movies…no doubt the movies in list are good classic…BUT HOW U CAN PUT “Inglourious Basterds” IN THIS LIST. it is the most e-logical ,unworthy and f##king movie ever made. By keeping this movie in list u disrespecting other movies.
162. 

     On February 22nd 2011, bryce wrote:

     Inglorious Bastards was a very good film, should of been as high? No, but on the list? yes.
163. 

     On February 27th 2011, Alex_D wrote:

     Excellent List. Thanks to comments writers for their suggestions too.
     BTW, IMO, Inglourious Basterds was brilliant, a total scream, I loved it – though perhaps, not, entirely, historically accurate.
164. 

     On March 3rd 2011, Drew wrote:

     The Bridge on the River Kwai? Anyone who knows anything about history knows that movies was historically inaccurate. A Bridge too Far is obviously the best WW2 film. Also, for those who hate on Inglorious Bastards clearly didn’t get the genius nor recognize fine acting.
165. 

     On March 5th 2011, Josh.copley wrote:

     And where’s pearl harbor
166. 

     On March 9th 2011, shashank wrote:

     theres still lot of ww2 movies which are a “must see” movies…how can you forget the bridge on the river kwai..letters from iwo jima..
167. 

     On March 23rd 2011, Ponyrider wrote:

     There are many WW2 movies. Many were made in Britain. One excellent story never made into a movie . It is “Those Devils In Baggy Pants”. By Ross Carter a member of the platoon in the 504 Parachute regiment of the 82nd airborn div. From north africa to berlin. I think it was an outstanding story. 52 men of which less than 5 men survived.
168. 

     On March 28th 2011, Hmph wrote:

     How about Max Manus?
169. 

     On April 9th 2011, yoram wrote:

     the battle of bulge is the best one.i have seen all these movies in the list they all are good and intresting.we all know there is a lot propoganda in these movies dat killing of jews by nazis .why hitler was only aganist jews there must be a good reason aganist that…..hitler was a good general heil hitler
170. 

     On April 16th 2011, John Weng wrote:

     I thought you should add “a bridge too far” and more importantly exclude films that are unreal such as inglorious bastards” you just can’t have something that is built on World war 2 but had little to do with the main theme. yes I like Letters of Iwo Jima was great I think everyone made great suggestions, but one problem I have is listing movies that were not historically accurate. We can ellimate
171. 

     On April 19th 2011, staffenberg18 wrote:

     What about Where Eagles Dare
172. 

     On April 27th 2011, Jeff wrote:

     How about ” WE WERE SOLDIERS”
173. 

     On May 6th 2011, jani wrote:

     Who the jerk , jaskass has created this list

     inglorious bartards is the worst movie i have seen
174. 

     On May 8th 2011, fulcrum wrote:

     Good Lord, what a fight….
     A top for the best 15 war movies it’s a (bad?) joke. For 50 or better 100 movies could be closer a beliveble situation. Let’s do a real top. Each of you wiil send a list with his (hers) first 10 best titles. The final contest will contain the first 100 best placed movies from all proposals . Last step will be the vote. Every person will vote 10 titles excepting those own sent. That will be a real TOP.
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     On May 18th 2011, chamal wrote:

     lol at this list. This article clearly indicates you have no idea about what you right. Inglourious Basterds????
     How the hell is it better than Enemy at the Gates, The Thin Red Line,
     Tora! Tora! Tora! & most importantly Saving Private Ryan!!?? It’s one of the most shittiest ww2 movies ever made. And yet it beats the likes of the above films. What about band of brothers? It’s technically not a movie but you should at least mention it. lol at your movie reviewing skills. Me thinks you were high when you wrote this
     Considering the fact I’m also high at the moment I’ll stop here.
176. 

     On May 18th 2011, Jay wrote:

     Hi, I am 23 years old and here is my list… what? There were movies before 1990?
177. 

     On May 29th 2011, ken wrote:

     Ahhh… why is Kelly’s heros not on here? Also a bridge to far is missing. And why is inglorious bastards if recomended.
178. 

     On June 1st 2011, Major Marlo Carag wrote:

     Platoon,We were Soldiers, are Vietnam war movies and I think we are talking about WW 2. Schindlers List and Casa Blanca are drama movies about WW2 and not classified as action. Ok ? You missed The Eagle has Landed , and the heroes of Telemark !
179. 

     On June 24th 2011, Murat Yetis wrote:

     Where are the;
     Midway, A Bridge Too Far, Pearl Harbor, D-Day, The Eagle Has Landed, Eagles’ Nest.
180. 

     On June 24th 2011, Person wrote:

     I recently watched these movies and I think they are much better:
     Saints and soldiers (4 allied soldiers who escape from being captured from German soldier. They later find a British pilot who crashes and has a critical Piece of information that could save the war And he’s the only person who can decode the message. They have to get the pilot to an American bunker 10 miles away in several feet of snow while trying to avoid Germans for they are over enemy lines the whole time. As you can see this is an amazing story about teamwork and perserverience. )
     Ann frank ( about how a young teenager has to cope with being a Jew and hiding inside her fathers work away from the Germans. Throughout the movie you see the troubles she and her family face wile hiding.)
     Pearl harbor (love story and really has nothIng to do with pearl harbor but it’s still great)
181. 

     On July 15th 2011, Tonto wrote:

     Very nice list guys although I would make a couple of changes. First, I don’t consider From Here to Eternity a War movie, more like a love story or drama. Second it is tough to include Inglourious Basterds on any war movie list, while a fun movie it has no basis in reality.

     I would replace those two with Twelve O’Clock High, one of my all time favorites and Bridge over the River Kwai.

     Here is the composite ranking of WWII movies from all members at Rankography.com:
     http://adf.ly/26Wrl
182. 

     On July 29th 2011, dumber thaniwas fiveminutesago wrote:

     i really appreciate the authority with which many of these commentators deride the opinions of this blog writer. it is a valuable use of my time to read what these obviously well educated middle-americans have to say in response to one person’s short, and therefore, incomplete list of wwii movies. surely i’m better off for having spent the time reading their comments. i shall now shoot myself in the face.
183. 

     On August 6th 2011, ASHISH PAUL wrote:

     HIi every body I am ashish from INDIA MY favourite film is till now SAVING PRIVATE RYAN
184. 

     On August 11th 2011, Luke A. Briscoe wrote:

     I´m sorry, but i REALLY think you should delete this list and think again !!!
     The only real and classic film you have here is “The Longest Day”
     I am a very very big fan of world war II movies, and it is not my intension to sound rude. But i could seriously name between 20-30 films that are much more better than those listed…..
185. 

     On August 21st 2011, JJ Castelucio wrote:

     I must say that the above list was not very well thought out. I know that any list is subjective but the below should have been on the list: Battle g the Bulge, Destination Tokyo, A Bridge Too Far, Bridge at Re magen, Midway, Thirty Seconds over Tokyo, The Longest Day, Sand of Iwo Jima, Sink the Bismark, 13 Rue De Madeline and my favorite The Desert Fox, one of James Masons best.
186. 

     On September 30th 2011, Foolio wrote:

     Totally agree with your choice of /Das Boot/ for #1. The combination of German technical capacity and sheer tenacity that their submariners possessed really does sum up what made them such a formidable enemy.

     But I would not include /Thin Red Line/, which I consider a piece of soppy-teated anti-historical New Age revisionism, with its theme that the Japanese were just a bunch of pathetic little victims whimpering in the jungle while the big mean Americans beat on them.
187. 

     On October 23rd 2011, Jay wrote:

     So, I’m trying to think of the name of this WW2 movie where the sceen is a guy hiding out in a wooden cross i a German and American tank battlefield. The last scene if I remember correctly is the person sneaking out of the wooden cross and away through the battle field or maybe the guy gets shot in the wooden cross. Not sure. Its been a long time since I have see the movie and would like to see it again.
     Thank you to who figures it out!!!!
188. 

     On October 25th 2011, Confused wrote:

     Just saying, Saints and Soldier should of easily of been on this list. Though it wasn’t a Hollywood Movie, it did win about 14 Independent Movie Awards and was nominated for others. It does show a loosely historically accurate point of view of what happened and what they had to go through to get that information back to where it would be best used. Just saying, small time productions can be good too.
189. 

     On November 9th 2011, swapnil jadhav wrote:

     saving private ryan is the best world war movie ever made!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! thanks speilberg
190. 

     On November 25th 2011, Martino wrote:

     Why is Inglorius Bastards on this list? Silly.

What do you think?