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15 British War Movies That Got Every Detail Right

Here are 15 essential British war movies that you absolutely need to watch today. This list goes beyond the obvious classics to bring you a mix of epic historical dramas, gritty personal stories, and powerful modern masterpieces that have defined the genre.
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The Colditz Story (1955)
The Colditz Story (1955)
1
7.0
The Desert Rats (1953)
The Desert Rats (1953)
2
100%6.7
The Hill (1965)
The Hill (1965)
3
71%7.9
Reach for the Sky (1956)
Reach for the Sky (1956)
4
80%7.2
Aces High (1976)
Aces High (1976)
5
6.6
The Cruel Sea (1953)
The Cruel Sea (1953)
6
100%7.4
Dunkirk (1958)
Dunkirk (1958)
7
60%7.1
Zulu (1964)
Zulu (1964)
8
96%7.7
The Longest Day (1962)
The Longest Day (1962)
9
87%7.8
Ice Cold in Alex (1958)
Ice Cold in Alex (1958)
10
7.8
The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957)
The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957)
11
96%8.1
Battle of Britain (1969)
Battle of Britain (1969)
12
67%7.0
Overlord (1975)
Overlord (1975)
13
89%7.1
A Bridge Too Far (1977)
A Bridge Too Far (1977)
14
62%7.4
The Dam Busters (1955)
The Dam Busters (1955)
15
100%7.4
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