8 best World War II movies of all time 

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Oppenheimer (2023) 

Cillian Murphy-starrer Oppenheimer bagged seven awards at the 96th Academy Awards this year. It is based on the titular American theoretical physicist who served during World War II.

The Forgotten Battle (2020) 

Directed by Matthijs van Heijningen Jr, this war film focuses on Battle of the Scheldt in 1944, in the backdrop of World War 2. Gijs Blom and Jamie Flatters feature in the movie.  

Dunkirk (2017) 

Christopher Nolan's war film tells the story of the terrifying evacuation of Allied soldiers from the beaches of Dunkirk, France, during World War II. The film stars Fionn Whitehead and Tom Hardy.

Darkest Hour (2017) 

The focus of Joe Wright's historical drama is Winston Churchill's early years as prime minister during World War II. The film stars Gary Oldman as Winston Churchill.  

The Imitation Game (2014) 

Morten Tyldum's historical drama is based on the life of Alan Turing, a gifted mathematician who was instrumental in deciphering the Nazi Enigma code during World War II. 

The Thin Red Line (1998) 

Terrence Malick's 1998 war film is based on James Jones's novel. With an ensemble cast that includes Nick Nolte, Adrien Brody, and Sean Penn, the film throws light on the Battle of Guadalcanal in World War II.  

Schindler's List (1993) 

Steven Spielberg's historical drama is based on the real story of German industrialist Oskar Schindler, who saved over 1000s of Jews during the Holocaust by hiring them to his factories in the backdrop of WW II. 

The Longest Day (1962) 

It tells the story of D-Day, the first day of the World War II invasion of Normandy. This film sees John Wayne, Henry Fonda, and Robert Mitchum in key roles.