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1. Letters from Iwo Jima (2006)
R | 141 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
The story of the battle of Iwo Jima between the United States and Imperial Japan during World War II, as told from the perspective of the Japanese who fought it.
Director: Clint Eastwood | Stars: Ken Watanabe, Kazunari Ninomiya, Tsuyoshi Ihara, Ryô Kase
Votes: 170,085 | Gross: $13.76M
2. Flags of Our Fathers (2006)
R | 135 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
The life stories of the six men who raised the flag at the Battle of Iwo Jima, a turning point in World War II.
Director: Clint Eastwood | Stars: Ryan Phillippe, Barry Pepper, Joseph Cross, Jesse Bradford
Votes: 129,279 | Gross: $33.60M
3. Sands of Iwo Jima (1949)
Approved | 100 min | Action, Drama, Romance
Haunted by personal demons, Marine Sgt. John Stryker is hated and feared by his men, who see him as a cold-hearted sadist. But when their boots hit the beaches, they begin to understand the reason for Stryker's rigid form of discipline.
Director: Allan Dwan | Stars: John Wayne, John Agar, Adele Mara, Forrest Tucker
Votes: 11,413
4. C.S.A.: The Confederate States of America (2004)
PG-13 | 89 min | Comedy, Drama, War
Through the eyes of a British "documentary", this film takes a satirically humorous, and sometimes frightening, look at the history of an America where the South won the Civil War.
Director: Kevin Willmott | Stars: Greg Kirsch, Renee Patrick, Molly Graham, William Willmott
Votes: 5,162 | Gross: $0.67M
5. The Outsider (1961)
Approved | 108 min | Biography, Drama, War
Tony Curtis plays an Indian (Nicknamed "Chief" by other soldiers) who fights in WWII and helps to raise the flag at Iwo Jima.
Director: Delbert Mann | Stars: Tony Curtis, James Franciscus, Gregory Walcott, Bruce Bennett
Votes: 934
6. WWII from Space (2012 TV Movie)
Documentary, History, War
The events of World War II from 1941 onward are depicted from the perspective of space.
Director: Simon George | Stars: Corey Johnson, Kevin Farrell, Geoffrey Wawro, Conrad Crane
Votes: 495
7. The Wild Blue Yonder (1951)
Approved | 98 min | Drama, War
In 1943, Capt. Harold Calvert is sent to Kansas to learn to fly the newest American bomber, the B-29 Superfortress. One of the instructors is Major Tom West, a cousin of the captain. Being ... See full summary »
Director: Allan Dwan | Stars: Wendell Corey, Vera Ralston, Forrest Tucker, Phil Harris
Votes: 138
8. To the Shores of Iwo Jima (1945)
PG | 20 min | Documentary, Short, War
Documentary short film depicting the American assault on the Japanese-held island of Iwo Jima and the massive battle that raged on that key island in the Allied advance on Japan.
Stars: Harlon Block, John H. Bradley, Rene A. Gagnon, Ira H. Hayes
Votes: 172
9. Last Flight Home (2007)
68 min | Documentary
The stark phrase 'Missing In Action' leaves the human spirit room for hope, doubt and question. While it seems that Dr. Scannon's work is in a far remote piece of the world, the real ... See full summary »
Directors: Daniel T. O'Brien, Jennifer Powers
Votes: 14
10. The Last Bomb (1945)
Not Rated | 35 min | Short, Documentary, War
Documentary of the planning and delivery of the last great bomber attack on the city of Tokyo by the U.S. Army Air Forces in World War II.
Director: Frank Lloyd | Stars: Reed Hadley, Arthur Kennedy, Jack Klock, Curtis LeMay
Votes: 112
11. The Making of 'Sands of Iwo Jima' (1993 Video)
Documentary, Short
A documentary hosted by film critic Leonard Maltin, detailing the making of the classic 1949 John Wayne war film "The Sands of Iwo Jima." Included are clips from the film and interviews with Wayne's co-stars and members of his family.
Stars: Leonard Maltin, John Agar, Wally Cassell, Len Fribourg
Votes: 45
12. The Ghost of Iwojima (1959)
88 min
Director: Jûkichi Uno | Stars: Shinsuke Ashida, Izumi Ashikawa, Sanae Ishida, Masayoshi Miyasaka
Votes: 5
14. Battle History of the U. S. Coast Guard (2004– )
130 min | Documentary
This program chronicles the role of the Coast Guard in war and peace over its 200 years of service to the United States. The program details the Coast Guards critical roles in the Civil War... See full summary »
Star: Stan Watts
15. Return to Iwo Jima (1985 TV Movie)
58 min | Documentary, History, War
On the fortieth anniversary of the battle of Iwo Jima, over three hundred Japanese and American veterans returned to the island together in peace.
Star: Ed McMahon
16. My Country 'Tis of Thee (1950)
Approved | 19 min | Documentary, Short, Biography
A panoramic view of American history from the Pilgrims to 1950 utilizing archival footage.
Stars: Marvin Miller, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Chester W. Nimitz, George S. Patton
Votes: 167
17. Remembrance (IV) (2009)
16 min | Short, Drama
A timeless message that "the casualties of war often lie far beyond the battlefield," affecting the soldiers, their families and friends. Remembrance clearly illustrates this and we are in ... See full summary »
Director: Thomas N. Smith | Stars: Denny Box, Cary Brockman, Dan Cervantes, Glenn Keogh
19. What Price Iwo? (1945)
17 min | Documentary, Short
This US Navy documentary shows the preparation prior to, during and after the landing of US Marines on the Pacific island of Iwo Jima during World War II. Emphasis is made on the steps ... See full summary »
Star: John Bromfield
21. Thomas Dolby & Ryuichi Sakamoto: Field Work (1985 Music Video)
6 min | Music
Video clip of the song "Field Work" of Ryuichi Sakamoto's homonyms single featuring Thomas Dolby.
Director: Thomas Dolby | Stars: Ryuichi Sakamoto, Thomas Dolby, Callaghan
22.
NCIS (2003– )
Episode:
Call of Silence
(2004)
TV-PG | 44 min | Action, Crime, Drama
A Medal of Honor recipient from WWII turns himself in and confesses to the team the murder of his friend 60 years ago.
Director: Thomas J. Wright | Stars: Mark Harmon, Sasha Alexander, Michael Weatherly, Pauley Perrette
Votes: 1,877
23.
Heavy Metal (2000– )
Episode:
Aircraft Carrier
(2004)
Documentary, History, War
One of the most crucial weapons of World War Two's war in the Pacific was the aircraft carrier but it was also a compelling target. This program explains the critical role of the aircraft ... See full summary »
Director: Colin Barratt
25.
The World at War (1973–1974)
Episode:
Pacific: February 1942-July 1945
(1974)
TV-PG | 50 min | Documentary, History, War
The island hopping strategy of Admiral Nimitz and General MacArthur leads from one costly, battle after another. The Japanese fight fanatically as the war gets ever closer to home, but Americans finally use their newest weapon, the A-bomb.
Director: John Pett | Stars: Laurence Olivier, Roy Voris, Frank Manson, Douglas MacArthur
Votes: 354
26.
Pritzker Military Library Presents (2006– )
Episode:
Front & Center with John Callaway: 36 Days on Iwo Jima
(2006)
Documentary, History
Join John Callaway for an interview with two veterans of Iwo Jima - William Hudson and Col. Gerald Russell, USMC (Ret.).
Directors: David Cannek, Mike Newsham | Stars: John Callaway, William Hudson, Gerald F. Russell
27.
Battlefield (1995–2004)
Episode:
Destination Okinawa
(2002)
Documentary, History, War
Anticipating an excessive commitment of resources to take and hold the island, American war planners abandon an invasion of Formosa and focus directly on the Japanese home islands. They set... See full summary »
Stars: Jonathan Booth, Hirohito, Chester W. Nimitz, Raymond A. Spruance
Votes: 5
28.
Battlefield (1995–2004)
Episode:
Guadalcanal
(2000)
Documentary, History, War
Tim Pigott-Smith narrates the story of the battle for Guadalcanal and the capture of this strategically crucial island in World War 2 during which more than 25,000 Japanese lost their lives.
Stars: Tim Pigott-Smith, Frank Jack Fletcher, Robert L. Ghormley, Hirohito
Votes: 6
29.
Dangerous Missions (1999–2002)
Episode:
Assault on Iwo Jima
(2002)
45 min | Documentary, War
The Battle of Iwo Jima, a pivotal campaign during World War II and the bloodiest fight in history for the U.S. Marine Corps, is described and remembered.
Director: Rob Lihani | Stars: Jason Richards, Chuck Tatum, Gene Tapia, Ted Salisbury
Votes: 7
30.
Battle 360 (2008– )
Episode:
The Empire's Last Stand
(2008)
TV-PG | 56 min | Documentary, History, War
The Enterprise engages in successful operations in the South China Sea, Iwo Jima and Okinawa and its string of luck continues even with the introduction of Kamikazes. But Enterprise ... See full summary »
Stars: Richard Harte, Garth R. Hassell, Walter Keil, Alvin Kernan
Votes: 16
31.
Frontlines (2020– )
Episode:
Iwo Jima
(2020)
44 min | Documentary, History, War
Iwo Jima was where a quarter of all the US Marines who died in World War II were killed. The Leathernecks had to re-think their tactics, as one in three became a casualty.
Director: Ian Bremner | Stars: Trevor Nichols, Dai Tabuchi, Lance C. Fuller, Taylor Clarke-Hill
Votes: 7
32.
The Pacific (2010)
Episode:
Iwo Jima
(2010)
Not Rated | 57 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Frustrated with his bond selling tour, Basilone goes back to training troops and, after marrying a pretty Marine sergeant, leads his men at Iwo Jima.
Directors: David Nutter, Jeremy Podeswa | Stars: James Badge Dale, Joseph Mazzello, Jon Seda, Dwight Braswell
Votes: 2,356
33.
Pawn Stars (2009– )
Episode:
Top Secret
(2010)
TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy, Reality-TV
The son of an Iwo Jima landing craft coxswain brings in his father's invasion documents. The Old Man does some light refurbishing of a classic F-100 Pickup.
Director: Jairus Cobb | Stars: Corey Harrison, Richard Harrison, Rick Harrison, Mark Hall Patton
Votes: 66
34.
Battle Plan Under Fire (2004– )
Episode:
Assault from the Sea
(2004)
Documentary, History, War
Water covers almost two-thirds of the Earth's surface. We explore assaults from the sea.
Director: Gordon Stevens | Stars: Lloyd Clark, Bruce Gudmundsson, Eric Meyers, Omar N. Bradley
35.
Real Time History (2021– )
Episode:
Terrible Price for Victory - Why the Battle of Iwo Jima Was So Deadly
(2022)
19 min | Documentary, Short, History
The battle of Iwo Jima in 1945 was one of the most brutal battles of the World War Two Pacific Campaign. The small volcanic island of Iwo Jima had an important strategic position for the US... See full summary »
Star: Jesse Alexander
36.
The Armchair Historian (2017– )
Episode:
Evolution of American Army Uniforms
(2021)
11 min | Documentary, Animation
The Armchair Historian traces the evolution of American army uniforms from 1775 to the present day.
Director: Griffin Johnsen | Star: Griffin Johnsen
37.
The Armchair Historian (2017– )
Episode:
The Battle of Iwo Jima
(2019)
13 min | Documentary, Animation
The Armchair Historian traces the reasons for attacking Iwo Jima during the last year of World War 2 and the bloody battles waged by U.S. Marines to defeat the well dug-in Japanese army.
Director: Griffin Johnsen | Star: Griffin Johnsen
38.
The Armchair Historian (2017– )
Episode:
The Pacific War
(2018)
16 min | Documentary, Animation
Director: Griffin Johnsen | Star: Griffin Johnsen
39.
History with David Rubenstein (2020– )
Episode:
Ian W. Toll
(2023)
TV-PG | 30 min | Biography, History, News
Stars: David Rubenstein, Ian W. Toll
40.
GeologyHub (2017– )
Episode:
We have a Supervolcano Problem
(2023)
5 min | Documentary, News
What is a supervolcano? Geologists aren't sure anymore.
Star: Timothy C. Catron
41.
How to Lose a War (2023)
Episode:
The Homefront
(2023)
Documentary, History, War
In our final episode, we examine how each Axis Power had troubles on their own home front, leading to disaster in the final days of the war.
Director: Tim Bosanquet | Stars: Alexander Henry, Giuseppe Finaldi, Russell A. Hart, Guy Walters
42.
War Stories (2007– )
Episode:
History in HD: The Last Bomb
(2010)
TV-PG | 47 min
Embark on a 3,000-mile death-defying World War II mission, all captured on film and all transferred to stunning HD.
Votes: 23
43.
Greatest Tank Battles (2010– )
Episode:
Tank Battles of the Pacific
(2013)
TV-PG | 48 min | Documentary, History, War
Tanks play a small but useful role in the island war against Japan.
44.
Pacific: The Lost Evidence (2005– )
Episode:
Iwo Jima
(2005)
TV-PG | 45 min | Documentary, History, War
A detailed look at the invasion of the island of Iwo Jima, a 36-day battle of attrition that left 6,000 Americans and 20,000 Japanese dead. The island was strategically vital due to its ... See full summary »
Director: Steve Baker | Stars: Michael Carroll, Bryan Clark, Larry Gilbert, Randy James
45.
Five Came Back (2017)
Episode:
The Price of Victory
(2017)
TV-14 | 69 min | Documentary, Biography, History
With the war over, the five directors return to Hollywood to resume their careers, but they will be forever haunted and changed by their experiences.
Director: Laurent Bouzereau | Stars: Frank Capra, Francis Ford Coppola, Guillermo del Toro, Dwight D. Eisenhower
Votes: 309