War movies enjoy a high ranking among so many movie categories. Some people like watching war movies because they can help to reflect history, and the humanity as well as relationships among humans, such as the friendship, patriotism, and their eager for freedom. Till now, there are countless war movies have released for people to stream, but not all of them are attractive enough to attract a large amount of audiences. So if you are still seeking for the one for watching during your spare time, this blog may help you.

Here in this blog, the best 10 war movies with high ranking on Netflix will be introduced to you, which you are able to binge to watch when you are free. It should be noted that all these war movies recommended are typical and have received multiple awards with high value. These 10 war movies are suitable for everyone no matter you are the newcomer to war movies or a big fan of it. Now scroll down and check the list.
The Best 10 War Movies on Netflix
1.Schindler's List
Movie released date: November 30, 1993
Country: United States
Running time: 195 minutes
Language: English
Story plot: The movie sets the background during the time when Poland was controlled by the Nazi Germany, making Jewess have to live with the separated rule. At that time, Schindler was running an industry in German for providing instrument to the Germany soldier. However, in 1943, Jewess were killed by the German, and Schindler was shocked by this cruel massacre. His industry became a shelter of Jewess. With his kindness, he spent all his money to make 1200 people stay alive from German solder and save their lives.
2.Life Is Beautiful
Movie released date: 20 December 1997
Country: Italy
Running time: 116 minutes
Language: Italian
Story plot: The movie starts happily, by telling how a young Jew called Guido meets and falls in love with a beautiful lady named Dora. However, as time goes by, when it turns to the period when their country is under the control of Fascist regime, Guido and his son were forced to live in Jewish concentration camp. Although Dora is not a Jewess and she can avoid such treatment, she still moves to the camp with her husband and son. You would see how the three still have a happy life during their camp life.
3.Gone with the Wind
Movie released date: December 15, 1939
Country: United States
Running time: 221 minutes
Language: English
Story plot: In the eve of American Civil War, the daughter of a farmer, Scarlett, falls in love with Ashley, but Ashley finally turns to refuse her love. Scarlett gets really upset and angry, and she want to make a revenge to Ashley, so she gets married with Ashley's brother. In the war, Scarlett loses her husband and she can only lives with her son. After the war, she is about to get married with Butler, another man who loves her very much. When she meets Ashley again, she also learns that Ashley also loses his wife, too. So how would Scarlett make an choice between Ashley and Butler?
4.To Be or Not to Be
Movie released date: December 16, 1983
Country: United States
Running time: 107 minutes
Language: English
Story plot: To Be or Not to Be begins by focusing on a theatre crew in Poland. Bronski is very famous for his performance as the German Nazi leader Hitler, and the other two people, Maria Tura and Joseph Tura, are a couple in this theatre. During one show the team performs, Maria gets a flower from a pilot called Sobinski, and they made a relationship when Joseph was in the stage. In the war, Sobinski's teacher Siletsky also falls in love with Bronski too. So how will Bronski do in this four role relationship?
5.Saving Private Ryan
Movie released date: July 24, 1998
Country: United States
Running time: 169 minutes
Language: English
Story plot: Ryan is an American paratrooper during the period of the World War Ⅱ. Unfortunately, Ryan is catch by the enemy. So the military headquarters decides to make a group to save Ryan. They team up 8 soldiers to save Ryan. You can see whether this group can save Ryan and what difficulties they would meet.
6.Das Boot
Movie released date: 17 September 1981
Country: West Germany
Running time: 149 minutes
Language: German
Story plot: During the World War Ⅱ, Germany soldiers discover a U-shaped deep-sea submarine, which can have great possibility to help Germany win in many war. However, during one time, when the military team returns to Germany after a war, a hidden danger shows up to the submarine. So what will the danger results in the affection to Germany?
7.The Shawshank Redemption
Movie released date: September 10, 1994
Country: United States
Running time: 142 minutes
Language: English
Story plot: In 1940s, Andy was sent into the Shawshank State prison for the reason that he killed his wife and her lover despite his claims of innocence. However, although the life in the jail is not good, Shawshank tries to stay positive and silently figure out a way for getting out of the prison. You would be impressed by his clever and courage through watching the movie.
8.Witness for the Prosecution
Movie released date: December 17, 1957
Country: United States
Running time: 116 minutes
Language: English
Story plot: A famous layer Dr. Dufix in London gets a sick and he needs to get recuperated in his home. However, he was excited when he meets a case about Woler. He decides to find out the truth of this case.
9.Léon: The Professional
Movie released date: 14 September 1994
Country: France
Running time: 110 minutes
Language: English
Story plot: This is a story about the love between a professional killer and his neighbour girl. The killer Leon teaches the girl how to be a killer to make a revenge to her parents. Finally, Leon was dead for protecting the girl.
10.Forrest Gump
Movie released date: June 23, 1994
Country: United States
Running time: 142 minutes
Language: English
Story plot: Forrest Gump is focuses on a man who is unfortunately born with a lower IQ and with muscle problem. Although people always think that this kind of person can't be successful in doing anything, instead, this unlucky man has achieved lots of incredible success in his life, for example, he becomes a football star, a war hero, and later a millionaire.
These 10 recommended war movies are all great for enjoying if you are a fan of this movie category. Some of them are excited, some are warm, and some may be cruel. But it is just like our lives, when sweet and tears are always accompanied with. Now just choose the war movie that you are interested in for watching now!