Award-winning tragic war drama movies available to stream

Among the specialized press it is said that one of the favorite genres of the American academy and critics is war drama. And in that line, we remember those award-winning drama filmsand that at the moment they are on different streaming platforms.

Full metal jacket

One of the most acclaimed and recognized directors in history was Stanley Kubrick, who made his debut in 1987 ‘Full metal jacket’, one of the best war movies ever, according to critics. The story is divided into two parts, one about training a group of aspiring Marines and the other about ground combat. Available on HBO Max.

jarhead

Directed by Sam Mendes, mastermind behind ‘Skyfall’ and ‘Specter’, ‘jarhead’ is a war drama starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Jamie Foxx, Lucky Black, John Krasinski and others. From a young soldier’s point of view, the Gulf War is described as one of the most terrifying and catastrophic places in the world. Available on Netflix.

The injured locker

From the hand of director Kathryn Bigelow, ‘The injured locker’ has won several Oscars, among them, for the best film, the best director, the best actor for Jeremy Renner, among others. The story follows Sergeant Williams James and his bomb squad unit operating in Baghdad. Available on Netflix.

1917

Sam Mendes makes the list again, with his most recent drama starring George MacKay, Dean-Charles Chapman, and Benedict Cumberbatch. The story follows two young soldiers who must deliver a message behind enemy lines to save them from an impending attack. Available on Star +.

Crest of the hacksaw

When Andrew Garfield left his image of Peter Parker in “The Amazing Spider-Man” to focus on more dramatic roles, he starred in “Hacksaw Ridge,” with which he earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor for his performance. by Desmond Doss, a doctor who did not want to carry a weapon in the battle of Okinawa. Available on Amazon Prime Video and HBO Max.

Dunkirk

Finally, Christopher Nolan also offered his particular view of the war with ‘Dunkirk’, an epic war drama starring Cillian Murhpy, Fionn Whitehead and Harrry Styles, about the battle on the beaches of Dunkirk during World War II. In which allied troops are protected to leave the territory. Available on Netflix and HBO Max.