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1. Avatar: The Way of Water (2022)

PG-13 | 192 min | Action, Adventure, Fantasy

Jake Sully lives with his newfound family formed on the extrasolar moon Pandora. Once a familiar threat returns to finish what was previously started, Jake must work with Neytiri and the army of the Na'vi race to protect their home.

Director: James Cameron | Stars: Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, Sigourney Weaver, Stephen Lang

Votes: 495,249 | Gross: $659.68M

2. The Great Santini (1979)

PG | 115 min | Drama

As he approaches manhood, Ben Meechum struggles to win the approval of his demanding alpha male father, an aggressively competitive, but frustrated Marine pilot.

Director: Lewis John Carlino | Stars: Robert Duvall, Blythe Danner, Michael O'Keefe, Lisa Jane Persky

Votes: 6,952

3. Tank (1984)

PG | 113 min | Action, Comedy, Drama

Sergeant Major Zack arrives at a new army base with his wife, son and Sherman tank. One night at a bar he "stops" a pimp/deputy from beating a girl. The corrupt sheriff uses Zack's son for revenge and Zack uses his tank.

Director: Marvin J. Chomsky | Stars: James Garner, Shirley Jones, C. Thomas Howell, Mark Herrier

Votes: 4,684 | Gross: $14.13M

4. Rules of Engagement (2000)

R | 128 min | Drama, Thriller, War

An attorney defends an officer on trial for ordering his troops to fire on civilians after they stormed a U.S. embassy in a Middle Eastern country.

Director: William Friedkin | Stars: Tommy Lee Jones, Samuel L. Jackson, Guy Pearce, Ben Kingsley

Votes: 50,343 | Gross: $61.34M

5. A War (2015)

R | 115 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller

During contact with the Taliban in Afghanistan a Danish commander makes a decision which saves many of his men's lives but inadvertently takes the lives of some Afghani civilians. Now he is facing criminal charges.

Director: Tobias Lindholm | Stars: Pilou Asbæk, Tuva Novotny, Søren Malling, Charlotte Munck

Votes: 11,210 | Gross: $0.12M

6. Christmas Homecoming (2017 TV Movie)

TV-G | 85 min | Drama, Romance

A widow of a war hero takes in an injured soldier who has just returned from Afghanistan. Together they help each other heal and find true love.

Director: Paul A. Kaufman | Stars: Julie Benz, Michael Shanks, Lauren K. Robek, Toby Levins

Votes: 1,637

7. A Thunder of Drums (1961)

Approved | 97 min | Drama, Western

The trials and tribulations of bitter veteran Captain Maddocks and argumentative rookie Lieutenant McQuade at a cavalry desert outpost.

Director: Joseph M. Newman | Stars: Richard Boone, George Hamilton, Luana Patten, Arthur O'Connell

Votes: 941

8. Grace Is Gone (2007)

PG-13 | 85 min | Drama, War

Upon hearing his wife was killed in the Iraq war, a father takes his two daughters on a road trip.

Director: Jim Strouse | Stars: John Cusack, Emily Churchill, Rebecca Spence, Jennifer Tyler

Votes: 9,701 | Gross: $0.05M

9. Kabluey (2007)

PG-13 | 86 min | Comedy

A loser moves in with his brother's (in Iraq) wife to look after her two evil sons. She gets him a job wearing a Kabluey costume.

Director: Scott Prendergast | Stars: Scott Prendergast, Lisa Kudrow, Teri Garr, Christine Taylor

Votes: 4,582 | Gross: $0.08M

10. Saving General Yang (2013)

Not Rated | 102 min | Adventure, History, War

In ancient China, the seven heirs of the Yang family face a horde of enemies to rescue their father.

Director: Ronny Yu | Stars: Fan Xu, Adam Cheng, Ekin Cheng, Bo Yu

Votes: 2,892

11. Anything Is Possible (2013)

TV-Y7 | 93 min | Drama, Family, Music

Ethan Bortnick plays the leading role as Nathan, a young boy who's separated from his mother when she goes missing during a trip to Japan to help after the tsunami. The movie explores ... See full summary »

Director: Demetrius Navarro | Stars: Ethan Bortnick, Jonathan Bennett, Lacey Chabert, Fatima Ptacek

Votes: 512

12. The Sand Box (2016)

47 min | Drama

A young boy tries to reconcile with his father, who has returned from Iraq but is still haunted by his service.

Director: Jennifer Kramer | Stars: Sayeed Shahidi, Mark Collier, Hope Cervantes, Justen Jones

Votes: 46

13. Homefront (2012)

TV-14 | 60 min | Drama

A six-episode mini-series which follows the lives of four army wives in the UK.

Stars: Antonia Thomas, Greg Wise, Warren Brown, Clare Higgins

Votes: 131

14. The Wedding Chapel (2013)

Not Rated | 103 min | Drama, Family

After a breakup and a failed exhibition, artist Sarah visits her mom. Her dead grandma's house and the church are to give way to a new mall. Is it too late to save them and for the women to find happiness?

Director: Vanessa Parise | Stars: Emmanuelle Vaugier, Shelley Long, Mark Deklin, Barclay Hope

Votes: 479

15. Batas ng .45 (1991)

121 min | Action, Drama

An honest policeman dishonorably removed from the service takes the law in his own hand--with a .45 gun in his hand. With nothing left but his honor and integrity, he's out to prove his innocence.

Director: Fernando Poe Jr. | Stars: Fernando Poe Jr., Timmy Cruz, Paquito Diaz, Charlie Davao

Votes: 13

16. Mother Carey's Chickens (1938)

Approved | 82 min | Drama, Romance

An 1890s widow has two daughters and two sons. The daughters fall in love with the same gentleman.

Director: Rowland V. Lee | Stars: Anne Shirley, Ruby Keeler, James Ellison, Fay Bainter

Votes: 340

17. Silver Canyon (1951)

Approved | 70 min | Drama, Music, Western

During the Civil War, McQuarrie leads guerrilla raiders, Gene and Cougar serve as Union scouts stationed in Utah.

Director: John English | Stars: Gene Autry, Champion, Gail Davis, Jim Davis

Votes: 103

18. Battlefield: Home: Breaking the Silence (2017)

Not Rated | 68 min | Documentary, Drama, History | Completed

From Vietnam to the battlefields of Iraq and Afghanistan, this intimate insight into the lives of our veterans, combined with medical and psychological experts, explains the realities of war, service and the emotional cost of war.

Director: Anita Sugimura Holsapple | Stars: Steven L. Sears, Ric Maddox, Tony Savant, Joshua Galle

19. Children of Soldiers (2010)

52 min | Documentary

During a period of deployment to Afghanistan, the families of a number of Canadian soldiers are interviewed.

Director: Claire Corriveau | Stars: Monique Gagné, Cynthia Mills, Madeline Mills, Scott Mills

20. In Her Boots (2012)

14 min | Documentary, Short

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Directors: Charlie Cook, Stephen Erdmann, Erin Lim, Catherine Wharton

21. The Colonel's Family (2012 TV Movie)

G | 30 min | Comedy

A Military family trying to cope with Dad's deployment when Dad's long-lost uncle arrives. The Dewar family, four boys, age 10-15, are doing their best to cope with Dad's latest deployment overseas.

Stars: Arcadian Broad, Brendan Legas, Massimo Grieco, Tanner Fontana

22. Wu di Yang jia jiang (1961)

Drama, Musical, War

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Director: Hok-Sing Wong | Stars: So-Chow Yu, Kar-Sing Lam, Yat On Poon, Haoqiu Chen

23. Home Improvement (1991–1999)
Episode: Much Ado About Nana (1993)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Family

On Tool Time: Tim and Al are building a deck. Surprisingly, there is NO catastrophe! At home: Tim's mother-in-law comes for a visit from Texas. To everyone's surprise, she is no longer ... See full summary »

Director: Andy Cadiff | Stars: Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Earl Hindman, Taran Noah Smith

Votes: 285

24. Tales from the Crypt (1989–1996)
Episode: Yellow (1991)

Not Rated | 37 min | Comedy, Crime, Fantasy

The year is 1918. During World War I, somewhere in France, it's the 49th day of continuous battle on the front lines. Lieutenant Martin Kalthrob doesn't want to be in the army anymore and ... See full summary »

Director: Robert Zemeckis | Stars: Kirk Douglas, Eric Douglas, Lance Henriksen, Dan Aykroyd

Votes: 1,256

25. Man, Moment, Machine (2005–2007)
Episode: Patton and the Desperate Tank Attack (2006)

Biography, History

George S. Patton realizes his dream of leading an army in a desperate battle when he confronts the German army at Bastogne in the Battle of the Bulge.

Director: Christopher J. Bauer | Stars: Hunter Ellis, Dwight Cline, Stephen Beyer, Greg Cala

26. The Rose of Versailles (1979–1980)
Episode: Aduu, watashi no seishun (1980)

TV-PG | 25 min | Animation, Action, Drama

Jeanne escapes prison and uses her freedom to publish scandalous memoirs regarding the Queen's indiscretions. While France eats up the gossip, Oscar searches for Jeanne's whereabouts.

Directors: Yoshio Takeuchi, Osamu Dezaki | Stars: Reiko Tajima, Tarô Shigaki, Hisashi Katsuta, Nachi Nozawa

Votes: 35

27. The Rose of Versailles (1979–1980)
Episode: Ai no tegami wa dare no te de (1979)

TV-PG | 24 min | Animation, Action, Drama

Louis's self-indulgence drives Marie to go to a masquerade ball where she meets Count Hans Axel von Fersen. Unfortunately, her interest in him inspires Duke Orleans to spread rumors about Marie's morality.

Director: Tadao Nagahama | Stars: Reiko Tajima, Tarô Shigaki, Hisashi Katsuta, Nachi Nozawa

Votes: 37

28. The Rose of Versailles (1979–1980)
Episode: Aikotoba wa 'Sayonara' (1980)

TV-PG | Animation, Action, Drama

Necker to talk the King into approving the Assembly, knowing that this is the only way to avoid bloodshed. Antoinette still believes in the Royal Family's invincibility and that the ... See full summary »

Directors: Mizuho Nishikubo, Yoshio Takeuchi, Shunji Ôga, Osamu Dezaki | Stars: Reiko Tajima, Tarô Shigaki, Hisashi Katsuta, Nachi Nozawa

Votes: 29

29. The Rose of Versailles (1979–1980)
Episode: Andore, aoi remon (1980)

TV-PG | 25 min | Animation, Action, Drama

Fersen learns of Oscar's feelings for him, leading her to quit the Royal Guards. Meanwhile, Andre struggles with his love for Oscar.

Directors: Mizuho Nishikubo, Yoshio Takeuchi, Osamu Dezaki | Stars: Reiko Tajima, Tarô Shigaki, Hisashi Katsuta, Nachi Nozawa

Votes: 34

30. The Rose of Versailles (1979–1980)
Episode: Ano bishou wa mou kaeranai! (1980)

TV-PG | Animation, Action, Drama

Oscar's men rush to take Andre to a doctor, relentlessly charging through rows of firing enemy soldiers. At Tuileries, more than 10 doctors tend to his wound. Andre expresses a strong will to live

Directors: Mizuho Nishikubo, Yoshio Takeuchi, Shunji Ôga, Osamu Dezaki | Stars: Reiko Tajima, Tarô Shigaki, Hisashi Katsuta, Nachi Nozawa

Votes: 45

31. The Rose of Versailles (1979–1980)
Episode: Arashi no pureryûdo (1980)

TV-PG | 25 min | Animation, Action, Drama

Oscar gets the General to reverse a condemned soldier's sentence, earning Alain and the Company's respect. On her way to thank the General, she and Andre are attacked by an angry mob.

Directors: Mizuho Nishikubo, Yoshio Takeuchi, Shunji Ôga, Osamu Dezaki | Stars: Reiko Tajima, Tarô Shigaki, Hisashi Katsuta, Nachi Nozawa

Votes: 34

32. The Rose of Versailles (1979–1980)
Episode: Arasu no kaze yo kotaete... (1980)

TV-PG | 25 min | Animation, Action, Drama

Against the rules of her confinement, Oscar takes a trip to Arras, a peasant village under her family's care. There, she learns of the terrible condition of the common French people.

Director: Tadao Nagahama | Stars: Reiko Tajima, Tarô Shigaki, Hisashi Katsuta, Nachi Nozawa

Votes: 36

33. The Rose of Versailles (1979–1980)
Episode: Aruki hajimeta ningyou (1980)

TV-PG | 25 min | Animation, Action, Drama

After leaving the Royal Guards, Oscar enlists with the French Guards and is made the new commander of Company B. Unfortunately the members are against having a noblewoman as their leader.

Directors: Mizuho Nishikubo, Yoshio Takeuchi, Osamu Dezaki | Stars: Reiko Tajima, Tarô Shigaki, Hisashi Katsuta, Nachi Nozawa

Votes: 32

34. The Rose of Versailles (1979–1980)
Episode: Atsuki chikai no yoru ni (1980)

TV-PG | 25 min | Animation, Action, Drama

Oscar discovers that she has tuberculosis. Since the only known cure for it is rest and a good environment, her doctor tells her to quit the military and move to a country mansion or else she would die in half-a-year

Directors: Mizuho Nishikubo, Yoshio Takeuchi, Shunji Ôga, Osamu Dezaki | Stars: Reiko Tajima, Tarô Shigaki, Hisashi Katsuta, Nachi Nozawa

Votes: 32

35. The Rose of Versailles (1979–1980)
Episode: Bara to sake to takurami to... (1979)

TV-PG | Animation, Action, Drama

Antoinette sends her own invitation to Madame Jarjayes in order to counteract Du Barry's. Both know that the one to get the Jarjayes' on their side will be more popular, as Oscar is highly liked in court.

Director: Tadao Nagahama | Stars: Reiko Tajima, Tarô Shigaki, Hisashi Katsuta, Nachi Nozawa

Votes: 40

36. The Rose of Versailles (1979–1980)
Episode: Berusaiyu no bara to onnatachi (1980)

TV-PG | Animation, Action, Drama

A summary episode of the whole series showing memorable scenes.

Directors: Osamu Dezaki, Tadao Nagahama | Stars: Reiko Tajima, Tarô Shigaki, Hisashi Katsuta, Nachi Nozawa

Votes: 19

37. The Rose of Versailles (1979–1980)
Episode: Kajino no hakushaku fujin (1980)

TV-PG | Animation, Action, Drama

Oscar is released from confinement and put back on duty. Orleans and Guemenee place pressure on Antoinette for her lack of an heir, using her rising insecurity and tarnishing reputation to their advantage

Directors: Yoshihisa Sekine, Tadao Nagahama | Stars: Reiko Tajima, Tarô Shigaki, Hisashi Katsuta, Nachi Nozawa

Votes: 33

38. The Rose of Versailles (1979–1980)
Episode: Fersen kitaguni he saru (1979)

TV-PG | 25 min | Animation, Action, Drama

Antoinette is ecstatic to be Queen and believes that it will grant her the happiness and freedom she's been searching for. Her first act as Queen is to promote Oscar to High Commander of ... See full summary »

Directors: Yasuo Yamayoshi, Tadao Nagahama | Stars: Reiko Tajima, Tarô Shigaki, Hisashi Katsuta, Nachi Nozawa

Votes: 34

39. The Rose of Versailles (1979–1980)
Episode: Feruzen nagori no rinbu (1980)

TV-PG | 25 min | Animation, Action, Drama

Rumors of Marie and Fersen's affair have spread like wildfire and Oscar feels powerless to stop it. Meanwhile Fersen must make a difficult choice after receiving news of a dear friend's death.

Directors: Yoshio Takeuchi, Osamu Dezaki | Stars: Reiko Tajima, Tarô Shigaki, Hisashi Katsuta, Nachi Nozawa

Votes: 35

40. The Rose of Versailles (1979–1980)
Episode: Haha, sono hito no na wa...? (1980)

TV-PG | 25 min | Animation, Action, Drama

Oscar is teaching Rosalie how to fence so she may avenge her mother. Rosalie attends a local ball to find the murderer, but instead finds herself under the scrutiny of Polignac's daughter.

Directors: Yasuo Yamayoshi, Tadao Nagahama | Stars: Reiko Tajima, Tarô Shigaki, Hisashi Katsuta, Nachi Nozawa

Votes: 32

41. The Rose of Versailles (1979–1980)
Episode: Heiei ni saku rira no hana (1980)

TV-PG | 25 min | Animation, Action, Drama

Oscar and Company B are charged with protecting a visiting Spanish Duke. Unbeknownst to Oscar, one of the members of her unit is a traitor working with terrorists.

Directors: Mizuho Nishikubo, Yoshio Takeuchi, Shunji Ôga, Osamu Dezaki | Stars: Reiko Tajima, Tarô Shigaki, Hisashi Katsuta, Nachi Nozawa

Votes: 30

42. The Rose of Versailles (1979–1980)
Episode: Hi wa suzumi hi wa noboru (1979)

TV-PG | 25 min | Animation, Action, Drama

King Louis the XV has fallen gravely ill. While Louis the XVI and Marie prepare to succeed him, Madame du Barry fears for her fate in the French court after his passing.

Director: Tadao Nagahama | Stars: Reiko Tajima, Tarô Shigaki, Hisashi Katsuta, Nachi Nozawa

Votes: 37

43. The Rose of Versailles (1979–1980)
Episode: Ima meguriai no toki (1980)

TV-PG | Animation, Action, Drama

Oscar and Rosalie go to court to introduce Rosalie to the Queen. Rosalie finally encounters Polignac and the two of them recognize each other at once.

Director: Tadao Nagahama | Stars: Reiko Tajima, Tarô Shigaki, Hisashi Katsuta, Nachi Nozawa

Votes: 34

44. The Rose of Versailles (1979–1980)
Episode: Ima, 'Tenisu kôto no chikai' (1980)

TV-PG | 25 min | Animation, Action, Drama

As support grows for the commoners'' faction, the nobility and clergy take drastic measures and Oscar is ordered to prevent the commoners from assembling.

Directors: Mizuho Nishikubo, Yoshio Takeuchi, Shunji Ôga, Osamu Dezaki | Stars: Reiko Tajima, Tarô Shigaki, Hisashi Katsuta, Nachi Nozawa

Votes: 29

45. The Rose of Versailles (1979–1980)
Episode: Katakoi no menuetto (1980)

TV-PG | 25 min | Animation, Action, Drama

Fersen has returned to France. When he hears the news of how much Marie's image has been damaged, he opts to help protect her reputation. Meanwhile, Oscar struggles with her own feelings for Fersen.

Directors: Mizuho Nishikubo, Yoshio Takeuchi, Osamu Dezaki | Stars: Reiko Tajima, Tarô Shigaki, Hisashi Katsuta, Nachi Nozawa

Votes: 38

46. The Rose of Versailles (1979–1980)
Episode: Kettou no asa Osukaru wa...? (1979)

TV-PG | Animation, Action, Drama

Antoinette is easily swayed by Beltin Dressmakers into spending an extravagant amount of money on their finery. She spends more time entertaining herself than attending to her duties as Queen.

Directors: Yasuo Yamayoshi, Tadao Nagahama | Stars: Reiko Tajima, Tarô Shigaki, Hisashi Katsuta, Nachi Nozawa

Votes: 33

47. The Rose of Versailles (1979–1980)
Episode: Kinu no doresu to borofuku (1979)

TV-PG | 25 min | Animation, Action, Drama

Marie and Louis visit Paris which presents an opportunity for Duke Orleans to dispose of them. Meanwhile, two sisters, Jeanne and Rosalie, dream of one day escaping poverty.

Directors: Satoshi Dezaki, Tadao Nagahama | Stars: Reiko Tajima, Tarô Shigaki, Hisashi Katsuta, Nachi Nozawa

Votes: 36

48. The Rose of Versailles (1979–1980)
Episode: Koukisa wo namida ni komete... (1979)

TV-PG | 24 min | Animation, Action, Drama

Marie reluctantly accedes to Madame du Barry's presence at the court. Meanwhile, du Barry and Duke Orleans plan to ensure that Marie and Louis-Auguste never come to power.

Directors: Yasuo Yamayoshi, Tadao Nagahama | Stars: Reiko Tajima, Tarô Shigaki, Hisashi Katsuta, Nachi Nozawa

Votes: 40

49. The Rose of Versailles (1979–1980)
Episode: Kubikazari wa fukitsu na kagayaki (1980)

TV-PG | 25 min | Animation, Action, Drama

Marie, blessed with a son, seeks respite in her villa outside of court, but the nobles consider this a slight against them. Meanwhile, Jeanne plans to scheme Rohan and the Queen out of money.

Directors: Yoshio Takeuchi, Osamu Dezaki | Stars: Reiko Tajima, Tarô Shigaki, Hisashi Katsuta, Nachi Nozawa

Votes: 32

50. The Rose of Versailles (1979–1980)
Episode: Kurobara wa yoru hiraku (1980)

TV-PG | 25 min | Animation, Action, Drama

The sleazy Cardinal Rohan tries to seek the Queen's favor but she will not speak with him as she's aware of his dark past: He was fired by Empress Maria Theresa for consorting with prostitutes.

Directors: Yoshio Takeuchi, Osamu Dezaki | Stars: Reiko Tajima, Tarô Shigaki, Hisashi Katsuta, Nachi Nozawa

Votes: 33