Although many war films deal with challenging subjects, they have the potential to be both inspirational and engaging.

Here are ten underrated war movies that are pretty much perfect.

In World War II, German commandos embark on a daring mission to kidnap Winston Churchill in England.

Tallulah Bankhead, Hume Cronyn, Mary Anderson, John Hodiak, and Henry Hull in Lifeboat (1944)

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Mel Gibson and Sigourney Weaver in The Year of Living Dangerously (1982)

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In the training environment of Fort Polk during the Vietnam War, a group of young recruits undergoes rigorous training designed to prepare them for combat. Among them, a rebellious soldier challenges the harsh realities of the system while forming bonds with fellow trainees, leading to tensions and personal growth amidst adversity.

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Three soldiers standing by in ‘Breaker Morant’

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A soldier looking behind at something in A Midnight Clear

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During the winter of 1944 in France, an American intelligence unit discovers a German platoon seeking to surrender rather than continue fighting in the final stages of World War II. Amidst their precarious situation, both groups forge an uneasy camaraderie, momentarily setting aside their conflict to share a peaceful Christmas.

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Steiner (Michael Caine) in a military uniform in ‘The Eagle Has Landed’ (1)

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In World War II, German commandos embark on a daring mission to kidnap Winston Churchill in England. As the plan unfolds, the commandos face unexpected challenges in a small English village, highlighting the complexities and risks of wartime espionage and military strategy.

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Image of the two lead actors from ‘Zulu’ (1964)

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Humphrey Bogart as Philip Francis Queeg standing among soldiers in The Caine Mutiny

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The film follows the crew of the USS Caine, a U.S. Navy destroyer-minesweeper, under the command of Captain Queeg, portrayed by Humphrey Bogart. Queeg’s increasingly erratic behavior and questionable decisions lead Lieutenant Steve Maryk to relieve him of command during a typhoon, believing Queeg is unfit for duty.

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