"In 2020, the hurt inflicted upon many by involvement in the Vietnam War still lingers and colors the experiences of people who are still alive. Just because battle ended in 1975 does not mean the battle has ended for those still suffering from trauma and PTSD, in addition to the enduring influence on politics, social justice, human rights, and foreign policy. People still carry stories that demand to be told, and the war has successfully immortalized itself within pop culture because of this.
Stacker combed all war films on IMDb as of Dec. 10, 2020, sifted through to pick out those that dealt with Vietnam, and ranked the top 50 according to IMDb user rating with ties broken by vote count. Films that focused explicitly on aspects of the conflict were included, whether they took place before, during, or after the war. Counting down from 50, here are the best movies about the Vietnam War."
