Shubhabrata Dutta
War is a vast genre in movies that covers various sub-genres, including romance, spy, action, and thriller. However, what makes war movies so appealing is the backdrop of a war that shows humanity at its worst, while the plot addresses the good that still exists. Amidst all the tragedy we are subjected to, there lingers hope, which is what we cling to with all our might. And the more tightly we cling to it, the more influential the movie is. We can say that war movies are like life itself; we search for the positive among the negative. Hulu has a compelling collection of war movies that will change your perspective on life.
4. Lucky Strike (2026)
The events of Rod Lurie’s ‘Lucky Strike’ take place during the Battle of the Bulge (World War II). It follows US Captain John Castle of the 324th Engineering Battalion of Charlie Company, who is the sole survivor of a mission to protect American fuel depots from a German takeover. He has to return to his men on foot with only a field radio and a pack of cigarettes, while staying away from getting noticed by German units. His encounter with a certain Sergeant Bellingham puts his survival skills to the test as he has to ensure that the man is a friendly. With Scott Eastwood as Captain John Castle and Taylor John Smith as Sergeant Bellingham, ‘Lucky Strike’ is a well-made drama centering on war heroism. It can be streamed here.
3. The Arctic Convoy (2023)
Henrik Martin Dahlsbakken’s Norwegian war drama ‘The Arctic Convoy’ is set in 1942 (World War II) and focuses on a convoy that is taking supplies to a Norwegian outpost to be delivered to the Allied Forces. However, it has to cross the enemy-infested waters, which means getting attacked by the German Air Force and Navy. Whether and how the 35 civilian merchant ships survive the onslaught has been depicted in a gripping manner, showing the conflict among the soldiers and their captains regarding the decision to continue moving forward despite it being clearly a suicide mission. Starring Tobias Santelmann, Adam Lundgren, Jon Ranes, Anders Baasmo, and Preben Hodneland, ‘The Arctic Convoy’ is a captivating film inspired by real events. You can watch it here.
2. Lee (2023)
Ellen Kuras’ biographical war drama ‘Lee’ is based on the life of World War II journalist Lee Miller. She became a war correspondent for Vogue after having a career as a fashion model. The film shows the different battles and events during the war from her POV, as well as how she was treated as a woman in the middle of all the men, since the UK didn’t allow women to serve even near combat. From the Blitz to the Normandy landings to the Battle of Saint-Malo to Adolf Hitler’s Munich apartment, we get to see it all. Co-starring Alexander Skarsgård, Andy Samberg, and Marion Cotillard, ‘Lee’ is a visually striking drama elevated by Winslet’s powerful performance that earned her a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actress. You can watch the film here.
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1. Inglourious Basterds (2009)
Quentin Tarantino’s ‘Inglourious Basterds’ is set in 1940s Nazi-occupied France. With two plots converging on a plan to kill Nazi leaders at a cinema, the movie follows U.S. Army Lieutenant Aldo Raine and a French Jewish woman named Shosanna Dreyfus, whose family was killed on the orders of Nazi Colonel Hans Landa. With a “quentin”-sential approach, the movie has achieved cult status due to its performances and execution, which is subtly laced with dark humor. The movie stars Christoph Waltz, Brad Pitt, and Mélanie Laurent in the lead roles, with Waltz’s chilling performance as the Nazi officer earning him the Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actor. You can watch ‘Inglourious Basterds’ here.
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