Top 10 Films About Veterans

Description: This classic film follows three WWII veterans as they return to civilian life, dealing with issues like unemployment, disability, and readjustment.

Fact: It was the highest-grossing film in both the United States and the UK since the release of Gone with the Wind in

Description: This epic drama examines the effects of the Vietnam War on a group of friends from a small steel town in Pennsylvania, focusing on their pre-war lives, their time in Vietnam, and their post-war struggles.

Fact: The film won five Academy Awards, including Best Picture, and was noted for its controversial depiction of Russian roulette.

Description: This biographical war drama follows Ron Kovic, a Vietnam War veteran who becomes an anti-war activist after being paralyzed in combat.

Fact: Tom Cruise received his first Academy Award nomination for Best Actor for this role. The film was directed by Oliver Stone, who himself was a Vietnam veteran.

Description: Directed by Clint Eastwood, this film tells the story of the six men who raised the flag at Iwo Jima and the aftermath of their iconic act, focusing on the lives of the survivors.

Fact: The film was shot back-to-back with its companion piece, "Letters from Iwo Jima," which tells the story from the Japanese perspective.

Description: This film follows an elite Army bomb squad unit in Iraq, focusing on the psychological effects of war on a sergeant who becomes addicted to the adrenaline of defusing bombs.

Fact: Kathryn Bigelow became the first woman to win the Best Director Oscar for this film. The film was shot in Jordan, standing in for Iraq.

Description: This film deals with the controversial "stop-loss" policy, where soldiers are involuntarily extended beyond their initial enlistment terms, focusing on a soldier's struggle with this policy.

Fact: Director Kimberly Peirce conducted extensive research by interviewing real soldiers to ensure authenticity in the portrayal of military life.

Description: Based on the memoir of Chris Kyle, this film portrays the life of the most lethal sniper in U.S. military history, highlighting his struggles with PTSD upon returning home.

Fact: Bradley Cooper gained 40 pounds for the role, and the film was nominated for six Academy Awards, winning one for Best Sound Editing.

Description: Set during the Vietnam War, this film explores the relationship between a paraplegic Vietnam veteran and the wife of his friend, who is still serving overseas.

Fact: Both Jane Fonda and Jon Voight won Oscars for their performances, and the film was one of the first to address the issue of PTSD in veterans.

Description: A drama about two soldiers who are tasked with notifying families of fallen soldiers, exploring the emotional toll on both the messengers and the bereaved.

Fact: Woody Harrelson received an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor for his role.

Description: Based on the true story of Iraq War veterans struggling with PTSD, this film provides an unflinching look at the challenges they face upon returning home.

Fact: The film was produced by Jon Stewart, who has been an advocate for veterans' issues.