9 Must-Watch Movies Based on World War II

Aug 02, 2023, 11:07 IST

Trisha Pathak

Schindler's List (1993)

The movie narrates the story of Oskar Schindler who went on a mission to protect more than a thousand persecuted Jews. Schindler, who was initially a member of the Nazi party, vows to save as many lives as possible.

Come and See (1985)

The film depicts the war through the perspective of Flyora, a young boy who joins the Belarusian resistance movement, which exposes him to appalling events no one should see. When he returns, his community is deep into the chaos of war.

Saving Private Ryan (1998)

During the Normandy invasion of World War II, Captain John Miller searches for Private James Ryan, whose three brothers have already died in the war.

Grave of the Fireflies (1988)

The movie tells the story of Seita, a teenager and his younger sister, Setsuko. An American bombing during World War II separates the two children from their parents. They rely on each other and struggle against all others to stay alive.

The Pianist (2002)

The movie tells the tale of one man's survival during the Holocaust. Szpilman, a Jewish pianist, watches the community he loves deteriorate as the war chugs along.

Letters from Iwo Jima (2006)

The movie focuses on the battle of Iwo Jima between the United States and Imperial Japan during World War II, told from the perspective of the Japanese who fought it.

Jojo Rabbit (2019)

Jojo Betzler, a youth cadet, firmly believes in the ideals of Nazism manifested by his imaginary friend, Adolf Hitler. However, his ideologies shake when he finds a Jewish girl in his house.

Downfall (2004)

Traudl Junge, the last secretary of Adolf Hitler, narrates the final days of the Nazi dictator in his Berlin bunker at the end of World War II.

Life is Beautiful (1997)

A Jewish waiter and his son become victims of the Holocaust. He uses his will and humour to save his son from the dangers around the camp.

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