The 20 Best War Movies On Netflix

With sweeping, powerful dramas like Dunkirk taking over at the box office, you might be left in the mood for more riveting tales of war and the soldiers who fight. Luckily, Netflix understands that war films are some of the most powerful in existence, and they’ve stocked their catalogue accordingly.

If you take a look at the service’s “Military Dramas” category, you’ll find classic, black and white titles sprinkled among a slew of recent genre hits, as well as the odd comedy here and there (looking at you, Tropic Thunder). Whether you’re in the mood for a true story that will move you to tears or a simple round of shoot ’em up, there will almost certainly be a title suited to your war movie needs. Academy Award-winners like Schindler’s List and Atonement put a different spin on the dark subject, while classics like The Longest Day and Full Metal Jacket remind you what the gritty side of these life-or-death scenarios really looks like.

Not sure where to start? We sorted through Netflix‘s vast catalogue to find the best of the best. These are the top 20 war movies on Netflix, ranked by their Rotten Tomatoes scores.