Producer: Priyanka DasEditor: Mohit Bisht | May 09 , 2025
10 Movies That Depict The Horrors Of War
Set during World War I, the film is a vivid portrayal of the futility and dehumanizing effects of a war through the eyes of soldiers.
All Quiet on the Western Front
The Stanley Kubrick-directed film explores the madness of wars and military justice, delving into how psychologically damaging they are for the soldiers.
Paths of Glory
Set during World War II, the film depicts the harrowing experience of wars and its impact on both soldiers and civilians.
Come and See
The Studio Ghibli animated film is a showcase of how civilians are affected during wartime through the story of two war orphan siblings.
Grave of the Fireflies
Set in World War II, the film shows a realistic depiction of the D-Day landings.
Saving Private Ryan
The epic historical drama film shows the acute horror of the Holocaust with the resilient human spirit at such times.
Schindler’s List
The film is focused on the Dunkirk evacuation of Allied forces during World War II, perfectly capturing the desperation and fear.
Dunkirk
Set in World War I, the film depicts the horrors of the trenches during the war, with a focus on the emotional and physical toll of it on soldiers.
1917
The biographical fil is about a serving yet conscientious objector during the Pacific Theater of World War II.
Hacksaw Ridge
A depiction of modern warfare, it shows an intense military raid in Somalia.