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51. No End in Sight (2007)
Not Rated | 102 min | Documentary, War
A comprehensive look at the Bush Administration's conduct of the Iraq war and its occupation of the country.
Director: Charles Ferguson | Stars: Campbell Scott, Gerald Burke, Ali Fadhil, Omar Fekeiki
Votes: 8,637 | Gross: $1.43M
52. Last Days in Vietnam (2014)
Not Rated | 98 min | Documentary, History, War
During the final days of the Vietnam War, North Vietnamese forces closed in on Saigon as South Vietnamese resistance crumbled. An unlikely group of heroes emerged as Americans and South Vietnamese took matters into their own hands.
Director: Rory Kennedy | Stars: Richard Nixon, Henry Kissinger, Stuart Herrington, Juan Valdez
Votes: 4,105 | Gross: $0.47M
53. Korengal (2014)
R | 84 min | Documentary, Biography, History
Korengal picks up where Restrepo (2010) left off--with the same men, in the same valley, with the same commanders--but presents a very different look at the experience of war.
Director: Sebastian Junger | Stars: LaMonta Caldwell, Miguel Cortez, Stephen Gillespie, Aron Hijar
Votes: 4,096 | Gross: $0.06M
54. The Great War (1964)
40 min | Documentary, History, War
One of the greatest achievements of television -broadcast from 1964 in 26 episodes. Use of extensive archive footage and sound effects, linked with contemporary classic music of that area. ... See full summary »
Stars: Michael Redgrave, Ralph Richardson, Emlyn Williams, Marius Goring
Votes: 747
55. Traitor/Patriot (2022)
50 min | Documentary, History, War
Exploring the complex motives of individuals who engaged in espionage, offers an insider's perspective on their decision-making.
Stars: Josh Morrison, David Charney, Mark Kelton, Calder Walton
Votes: 10
56. Hunting ISIS (2018)
42 min | Documentary, Drama, War
A documentary series following a group of veteran and civilian volunteers who travel to Syria and Iraq to fight against ISIS alongside local militias.
Votes: 509
57. Dirty Wars (2013)
Not Rated | 87 min | Documentary, Crime, History
Investigative journalist Jeremy Scahill is pulled into an unexpected journey as he chases down the hidden truth behind America's expanding covert wars.
Director: Rick Rowley | Stars: Jeremy Scahill, Nasser Al Aulaqi, Saleha Al Aulaqi, Muqbal Al Kazemi
Votes: 9,399 | Gross: $0.38M
58. December 7th (1943)
Unrated | 82 min | Documentary, Action, Drama
"Docudrama" about the bombing of Pearl Harbor on December 7th, 1941 and its results, the recovering of the ships, the improving of defense in Hawaii and the US efforts to beat back the Japanese reinforcements.
Directors: John Ford, Gregg Toland | Stars: Walter Huston, Harry Davenport, Dana Andrews, Paul Hurst
Votes: 1,010
59. Age of Tanks (2017)
54 min | Documentary, History
The history of the powerful weapon on land, the tank. Covers its entire history, from paper designs of the early-1900s to the beasts of the present day.
Stars: David Willey, Rachel Williams, Makhmut Gareev, Sergey Mayev
Votes: 1,109
60. The 50 Years War: Israel and the Arabs (1998– )
300 min | Documentary, History, War
Decision-makers from Israel, the Arab states, Russia and the US tell the inside story of the Arab-Israel conflict. Charts the evolution of tensions, violence and peace efforts from 1948 to 1998.
Stars: Tim Pigott-Smith, King Hussein, Shimon Peres, Abba Eban
Votes: 302
61. Apocalypse: Stalin (2015)
157 min | Documentary, History, War
The rise of Stalin, from his early beginning as a bankrobber to the cold-blooded leader of the Soviet Union.
Stars: Mathieu Kassovitz, Doug Rand
Votes: 1,124
62. How to Lose a War (2023)
Documentary, History, War
'How to Lose a War' offers a fresh perspective on the story of 1939-1945 - the second world war.
Stars: Alexander Henry, Briony Williams, Sandra Wilson, Richard Hammond
Votes: 8
63. Control Room (2004)
Not Rated | 84 min | Documentary
A documentary on perception of the United States's war with Iraq, with an emphasis on Al Jazeera's coverage.
Director: Jehane Noujaim | Stars: Samir Khader, Josh Rushing, George W. Bush, Hassan Ibrahim
Votes: 5,266 | Gross: $2.59M
64. World War Weird (2017– )
Documentary, History, War
Unusual, strange, weird plans, plots that took place, or planned to take place during World War Two.
Stars: Guy Walters, Joshua Levine, Dominic Selwood, Tom Bateman
Votes: 30
65. The Challenge (2020–2022)
TV-MA | 50 min | Documentary
An ambitious series of documentaries about great events in Spain's recent history, those most shocking and with the most international projection, the traces of which are still appreciated today.
Stars: José Antonio Zarzalejos, Manuel Sánchez Corbí, Pablo Martín Alonso, Iñaki Gabilondo
Votes: 663
66. Apocalypse, le crépuscule d'Hitler (2023)
Documentary, History, War
The story of the end of the Second World War as seen by Hitler from 1943 and the turning point of the terrible Battle of Kursk. The end of the reign of the Nazi dictator.
Stars: Mathieu Kassovitz, Stephen Rashbrook
Votes: 53
67. Secrets of War (1998– )
TV-14 | 53 min | Documentary, History, War
Based on information derived from formerly classified documents and messages, coupled with interviews with experts, authors and eyewitnesses from all over the world, SECRET OF WAR is the ... See full summary »
Stars: Charlton Heston, Thomas B. Allen, Norman Polmar, Mark Seaman
Votes: 231
68. 45 Days: The Fight for a Nation (2021)
95 min | Documentary
On the 27th day of September 2020, Azerbaijani forces supported by NATO member Turkey launched full scale attacks on the invaded region of Nagorno-Karabakh also known as Artsakh against Armenians Armed Forces.
Director: Emile Ghessen | Star: Emile Ghessen
Votes: 184
69. No Man Left Behind (2016)
264 min | Documentary, Drama, History
No Man Left Behind dramatizes true stories of war heroes whose missions didn't go according to plan, forcing them to fight for their survival against harrowing odds.
Stars: Dale Zelko, Dillion Behr, John McGonagill, Scott Ford
Votes: 177
70. Apocalypse: Hitler Takes on the West (2021– )
104 min | Documentary, History, War
May 10th, 1940, Hitler takes on the West. Will he precipitate Europe into the Apocalypse?
Stars: Mathieu Kassovitz, Nathan Rippy, Stephen Rashbrook
Votes: 258
71. Apocalypse Hitler attaque à l'Est (2021)
Documentary, History, War
In June 1941, Hitler took his greatest gamble - launching an attack against the Soviet Union. Despite being the largest German operation of WWII, Operation Barbarossa was one of his biggest failures.
Stars: Mathieu Kassovitz, Nathan Rippy, Stephen Rashbrook
Votes: 212
72. Combat Obscura (2018)
70 min | Documentary, War
Created out of war footage taken by combat camera for the Marine Corps.
Director: Miles Lagoze
Votes: 422 | Gross: $0.01M
73. Citizen Soldier (2016)
R | 105 min | Documentary, War
CITIZEN SOLDIER is a dramatic feature film, told from the point of view of a group of Soldiers in the Oklahoma Army National Guard's 45th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, known since World War... See full summary »
Directors: David Salzberg, Christian Tureaud | Stars: James Tyler Brown, Martin Byrne, Jared Colson, Colt Floyd
Votes: 586
74. The Unknown War (1978– )
1,040 min | Documentary, History, War
Documentary film history of the Nazi-Soviet conflict in world War II.
Stars: Burt Lancaster, Averell Harriman
Votes: 299
75. Against the Odds (2014– )
Documentary, History, War
Rob Lowe profiles American servicemen who turned the tide of battle in the Second World War, and during conflict in Korea, Vietnam and Iraq.
Stars: Rob Lowe, Jason Done, Blair Underwood, Mike McCusker
Votes: 71
76. Greatest Tank Battles (2010– )
Documentary, History, War
The history of the most notable armored fighting vehicle engagements is told.
Stars: Robin Ward, Ralf Raths, Kenneth Pollack, Fritz Langanke
Votes: 200
77. The March on Rome (2022)
98 min | Documentary
Depicts the ascent of fascism in Italy, and its fallout across 1930s Europe.
Director: Mark Cousins | Stars: Alba Rohrwacher, Donald Trump, Mark Cousins, Benito Mussolini
Votes: 209
78. Level Five (1997)
Not Rated | 106 min | Documentary, Romance, War
The French computer programmer Laura inherits the task of making a computer game of the Battle of Okinawa during World War II. She searches the internet for information on the battle, and ... See full summary »
Director: Chris Marker | Stars: Catherine Belkhodja, Kenji Tokitsu, Nagisa Ôshima, Junichi Ushiyama
Votes: 948 | Gross: $0.02M
79. The Balkans in Flames (2021–2022)
50 min | Documentary, History, War
Three-part documentary series traces the history of the former Yugoslavia, home to five nationalities with three languages and four different religions,Tito's role, the Yugoslav Wars - and their influence today.
Stars: Misha Glenny, Marie-Janine Calic, James Gow, Laura Silber
Votes: 18
80. The Civil War: Brothers Divided (2016– )
Documentary, History, War
Examining various battles during America's Civil War, Civil War Chronicles exposes America's unsung heroes.
Stars: Brian Scott Carleton, Garry E. Adelman, Drew Moss, Dennis E. Frye
Votes: 204
81. FutureWeapons (2006– )
60 min | Documentary, Action, Crime
Host Mack checks out the latest and greatest in Military defense--and offense, and introduces the bizarre characters that spend their lives inventing new ways to obliterate the enemy. Big guns, smart bombs; no weapon is off-limits.
Stars: Richard Machowicz, Travis Elliston
Votes: 672
82. Hitler's Engineers: Building the Third Reich (2023–2024)
Documentary, History, War
Meet the architects behind the Nazi war machine. The Führer's most prominent planners, designers, architects, and builders tried to downplay their role in the Holocaust, but the truth is now exposed.
Stars: Nigel Jones, Guy Walters, Shalina Patel, Tom Ward
Votes: 5
83. Hell and Back Again (2011)
Not Rated | 88 min | Documentary, Action, History
What does it mean to lead men in war? What does it mean to come home? Hell and Back Again is a cinematically revolutionary film that asks and answers these questions with a power and ... See full summary »
Director: Danfung Dennis | Stars: Nathan Harris, Ashley Harris, The Marines of Echo Company, Christian Cabaniss
Votes: 2,347 | Gross: $0.04M
84. The Vietnam War (2015– )
Documentary
The Vietnam war a series about the Vietnam war.
Stars: Bob Simon, Michael Nicholson, Jon Swain, Bill Hayton
Votes: 41
85. Battle 360 (2008– )
Documentary, History, War
This series chronicle's the illustrious battle history of the U.S.S. Enterprise which played a critical role in World War Two and for a time was the only carrier defending the Pacific Theater from domination by Japan.
Stars: Alan Pietruszewski, Garth R. Hassell, Pedro Sandoval, Richard Harte
Votes: 342
86. The War Tapes (2006)
Not Rated | 97 min | Documentary, War
Called up for service in Iraq, several members of the National Guard were given digital video cameras. This film, edited from their footage, provides a perspective on a complex and troubled conflict.
Director: Deborah Scranton | Stars: Zack Bazzi, Duncan Domey, Ben Flanders, Mike Moriarty
Votes: 1,317 | Gross: $0.25M
87. Making Sense of the Sixties (1991– )
Documentary
A turbulent decade shaped by political upheaval, cultural shifts, and momentous events from assassinations to the Vietnam War to the moon landing's triumph.
Stars: Carol Rissman, Arthur Levine, Theodore Roszak, Hendrik Hertzberg
Votes: 67
88. 100 Days to Victory (2018)
118 min | Documentary, History, War
The extraordinary story of how the Allies turned the tide in the final months of 1918 to win the First World War.
Stars: Tim Cook, Mat McLachlan, Elaine McFarland, Patrick Watt
Votes: 95
89. Sir! No Sir! (2005)
Not Rated | 85 min | Documentary, History, War
NO! SIR! tells an almost entirely forgotten story of the military men and women who forced the U.S. government to end the Vietnam War
Director: David Zeiger | Stars: Michael Alaimo, Edward Asner, Joe Bangert, Tom Bernard
Votes: 840 | Gross: $0.11M
90. Reconstruction: America after The Civil War (2019– )
Documentary
A comprehensive and compelling history of the United States immediately following the Civil War.
Stars: Martha S. Jones, Andia Winslow, Henry Louis Gates Jr., Mark Lund
Votes: 225
91. Powstanie Warszawskie (2014)
87 min | Documentary, Drama, War
"Powstanie Warszawskie" ("Warsaw Uprising") is the world's first feature film assembled entirely of documentary materials. The film tells the story of the Warsaw Uprising as seen by two ... See full summary »
Director: Jan Komasa | Stars: Piotr Adamczyk, Jacek Aleksandrowicz, Modest Aleksandrowicz, Piotr Bajor
Votes: 729
92. The Battle of Normandy: 85 Days in Hell (2019 TV Movie)
44 min | Documentary, History, War
An unprecedented look at the vicious three-month Battle of Normandy that took place after the D-Day invasion.
Director: Guilain Depardieu | Stars: John McManus, Anthony Beevor, Tim Cook, Geoffrey Bateman
Votes: 57
93. Legion of Brothers (2017)
TV-14 | 79 min | Documentary, War
Immediately after the 9/11 attacks, fewer than 100 US Troops were sent on a secret mission to overthrow the Taliban. What happens next is equal parts war-origin story and cautionary tale, ... See full summary »
Director: Greg Barker | Stars: Jason Amerine, George W. Bush, Mark Nutsch, Clifford J. Richardson
Votes: 391
94. Patton 360 (2009– )
Documentary, History, War
Noteworthy World War II battles of US General George S. Patton are examined.
Stars: David Robb, E.J. Snyder, Bryan Stefancyk, Martin K.A. Morgan
Votes: 204
95. A Visitor from the Living (1999)
Not Rated | 65 min | Documentary
An interview with a WWII Red Cross official who wrote a glowing report on a Jewish ghetto-cum-death camp.
Director: Claude Lanzmann | Stars: Maurice Rossel, Claude Lanzmann
Votes: 280
96. Battle of Kursk (2009 Video)
57 min | Documentary, History, War
A documentary recounting the WW2 engagement between German and Soviet forces on the Eastern Front in July 1943.
Director: Robert Garofalo | Stars: Roy Ward, Heinrich Himmler, Adolf Hitler, Ivan Konev
Votes: 10
97. Bismarck: 24 Hours to Doom (2021 TV Special)
47 min | Documentary, History, War
Based on Iain Ballantyne's book, and shedding new light on one of World War II's most epic sea battles, this documentary provides a thrilling countdown of the Bismarck's final 24 hours.
Director: David Gilbert | Stars: Yves Dias, Chris Parry, Jane Harrold, Iain Ballantyne
Votes: 28
98. Commander Arian, a Story of Women, War and Freedom (2018)
85 min | Documentary
Hit by 5 bullets, commander Arian experiences the cost of war in the flesh as she is forced to redefine her role in the struggle for women's freedom.
Director: Alba Sotorra
Votes: 92
99. The Battle of Britain: 3 Days That Saved the Nation (2020)
45 min | Documentary, History, War
The Battle of Britain - A three-part guide to the critical aerial battle that changed the course of the Second World War, featuring personal stories of pilots, ground crews and members of the public.
Stars: Dan Snow, Kate Humble, David Baker, Mel McKellar
Votes: 20
100. Battle of Midway: The True Story (2019 TV Special)
50 min | Documentary, History, War
It was one of the largest naval engagements ever and a turning point in WWII. The Battle of Midway changed the face of warfare and made victory in the Pacific possible.
Stars: Timothy Orr, Hill Goodspeed, Ian W. Toll, Laura Lawfer Orr
Votes: 16