What are some films considered as 'anti-war' films?

CH (MAJ) William Beaver — Mon, 25 May 2015 09:55:55 -0400

What are war-related movies and films that have been identified as 'anti-war' films by some groups? The Thin Red Line? Fat Man and Little Boy? All Quiet on the Western Front? Platoon even? What makes a movie about war be considered as 'anti-war?'

Response by SFC Stephen King made May 25 at 2015 10:00 AM

SFC Stephen King — Mon, 25 May 2015 10:00:33 -0400

Born on the forth of July fits this genre.

Response by Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS made May 25 at 2015 10:10 AM

Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS — Mon, 25 May 2015 10:10:06 -0400

Realism.

Satire.

So many aspects can make something anti-war.

Take M.A.S.H. for example. Loaded with satire and humor, but it definitely isn't pro-war by any stretch. Catch-22 is another example in the same genre.

Response by SGT Anthony Bussing made May 25 at 2015 10:30 AM

SGT Anthony Bussing — Mon, 25 May 2015 10:30:35 -0400

I used to live in Robinson Illinois...home town of James Jones who wrote "thin red line" as well as "from here to eternity" and "some came running" among others...just a little FYI

Response by SrA Daniel Hunter made May 25 at 2015 10:39 AM

SrA Daniel Hunter — Mon, 25 May 2015 10:39:10 -0400

Although the cast of A "Thin Red Line" are the usual suspects. Most of whom would probably hurt themselves if you handed them a loaded rifle. I actually enjoyed the film.

Response by SGT Lawrence Corser made May 25 at 2015 10:47 AM

SGT Lawrence Corser — Mon, 25 May 2015 10:47:49 -0400

Too me Paths of glory was a good anti war movie. it showed the inept leadership some face and scapegoat mentality that befalls juniors in the military

Response by MSgt Garrick Hill made May 25 at 2015 11:38 AM

MSgt Garrick Hill — Mon, 25 May 2015 11:38:53 -0400

Casualties of War

Response by Cpl Dennis F. made May 25 at 2015 12:14 PM

Cpl Dennis F. — Mon, 25 May 2015 12:14:53 -0400

I would venture that ALL war related movies are anti-war.
If you follow the quote that "none despise war more than those who have fought one". All of the violence, cruelty, madness and waste portrayed in any accurate war movie has to trigger the desire to avoid it at all costs........but go for broke and win it when you have committed to it. This is a philosophy of many of our most successful combat commanders who are also deeply wounded by the cost of war.

Response by LCDR Private RallyPoint Member made May 25 at 2015 5:07 PM

LCDR Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 25 May 2015 17:07:00 -0400

Every good war movie is an anti-war movie. That's the point.

Response by PO1 William "Chip" Nagel made May 25 at 2015 6:33 PM

PO1 William "Chip" Nagel — Mon, 25 May 2015 18:33:25 -0400

Anti-War or Not Romaticizing War Anymore? Little bit of both I suspect. I guess Military/Martial Propaganda just doesn't sell that well anymore.

Response by Sgt Ramon Nacanaynay made Jun 20 at 2015 11:13 AM

Sgt Ramon Nacanaynay — Sat, 20 Jun 2015 11:13:14 -0400

The War Prayer.

Response by SGT Greg Tibbles made Jun 20 at 2015 11:17 AM

SGT Greg Tibbles — Sat, 20 Jun 2015 11:17:25 -0400

The list of anti war songs would be a lot longer.

Response by Sgt Ramon Nacanaynay made Oct 3 at 2015 1:22 PM

Sgt Ramon Nacanaynay — Sat, 03 Oct 2015 13:22:05 -0400

The War Prayer.

Response by Sgt Ramon Nacanaynay made Oct 4 at 2015 6:11 PM

Sgt Ramon Nacanaynay — Sun, 04 Oct 2015 18:11:30 -0400

"Body of War" starring Iraq War veteran, Thomas Young. He was paralyzed by a sniper's bullet. He eventually refused medical treatment and died.

Response by SSG Carlos Madden made Feb 22 at 2024 9:00 AM

SSG Carlos Madden — Thu, 22 Feb 2024 09:00:55 -0500

Paths of Glory