Diksha Sundriyal
Ever since humans evolved to the point where they realized that they could have territories, and since the inception of the idea of civilization, there have always been wars. Take any century or any decade, and you’ll find that in some part of the world, there were always two armies killing each other. The war against terrorism, the war against communism, the war against the Nazis, the war against foreign forces, the war against the country on the other side of the hill — no matter how big or small, there has always been a reason for humans to indulge themselves in the bloodbath that never ends well for anyone. And yet, despite the misery of such times, we manage to make stories that inspire strength, heroism, and perseverance, and some of the best in the genre are available on Hulu right now.
5. Black Site (2022)
‘Black Site’ is directed by Sophia Banks and stars Michelle Monaghan, Pallavi Sharda, Jai Courtney, and Jason Clarke. In the movie, we meet CIA Agent Abby Trent and her team, who manage a high-security military facility that holds the world’s most dangerous criminals. The team’s latest catch is a guy codenamed Hatchet, who is known for his gruesome killing methods. Unfortunately, he escapes from his holding cell, targeting and killing the guards as well as releasing the other inmates. It is only a matter of time before he gets his hands on Abby, and thus, she has to find a way to stop him. The catch is that she has one hour, after which the security protocol, activated by Hatchet, will alert the higher authorities, who will then send a drone to wipe out the entire facility along with those within it. You can stream ‘Black Site’ here and find out what fate awaits Abby and her team.
4. The Arctic Convoy (2023)
‘The Arctic Convoy’ is a Norwegian military movie directed by Henrik Martin Dahlsbakken and starring Tobias Santelmann, Jon Ranes, Adam Lundgren, Preben Hodneland, and Anders Baasmo. It follows a convoy tasked with delivering weapons and supplies to a Norwegian outpost for the Allied Forces in 1942 (World War II). However, they must go through enemy waters in order to deliver. How the 35 civilian merchant ships defend themselves against heavy German fire both from above and below is what we find out in this immensely gripping drama underscored by war strategies, moral conflicts, and sentiments. As stunning visually as it is story-wise, ‘The Arctic Convoy’ is inspired by real events and can be streamed right here.
3. 3 Days in Malay (2023)
Based on the events of the Guadalcanal Campaign, AKA Operation Watchtower (1942-1943: World War II), the Thai war drama is directed by Louis Mandylor. The campaign was the first major attack by the Allied Powers against Japan. The film showcases a three-day battle between a group of U.S. Marines and hordes of Japanese soldiers at a Malay airfield. Without any hope for support, the handful of Marines, led by Ex-Marine John Caputo (Mandylor), are forced to protect the civilians inside the airfield and defend it on their own. Brutal and entertaining, ‘3 Days in Malay’ does a commendable job as a military drama. Alongside Mandylor, we have Quinton ‘Rampage’ Jackson, Peter Dobson, and Donald Cerrone. You can watch the film here.
2. Behind Enemy Lines (2001)
Directed by John Moore, ‘Behind Enemy Lines’ shows how US Fighter Navigator Chris Burnett (Owen Wilson) survives in a demilitarized zone during the Bosnian War (1992-1995) after his jet is brought down by Bosnian Serb missiles. Chris somehow establishes contact with his commanding officer, Leslie Reigart (Leslie Reigart), who tells him to reach an extraction point. However, pressure from the top forces Reigart to change the extraction plan, meaning Chris will have to survive alone “behind enemy lines” until he can reach a new extraction point farther away. Directed by John Moore, ‘Behind Enemy Lines’ is considered a cult classic military drama that is as intense as it is exciting. You can stream it here.
1. Hacksaw Ridge (2016)
‘Hacksaw Ridge’ features Andrew Garfield as American combat medic Desmond Doss, whose oath not to pick up a weapon after a childhood tragedy led to him saving over 70 lives during the Battle of Okinawa in the Pacific Theater (World War II). The film also shows his romance with a nurse, Dorothy Schutte, whom he meets right before the attack on Pearl Harbor, which serves as his calling. His nature makes him the subject of ridicule and bullying at the 77th Infantry Division, but he returns a hero from the Battle of Okinawa for not giving up on the lives of his fellow soldiers. With a brutal depiction of war and Doss’s courage, ‘Hacksaw Ridge’ is a must-watch drama about how there’s a lot of to the military lingo than just kill. The movie is directed by Mel Gibson and can be streamed right here.
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