War - Dont Tell Netflix

When Trumpets Fade

In WWII Western Germany, Private David Manning reluctantly leaves behind a mortally wounded fellow soldier and searches for survivors from his platoon, only to learn from commanding officer Captain Pritchett that they have all been killed in action. Despite requesting a discharge on the grounds of mental disability, Manning is promoted to sergeant and assigned to lead a new platoon of young inductees.

Run time: 95m Tagline: In the heat of battle not all soldiers can be heroes. Release: 1998-06-27

Director: John Irvin

Stars: Bobby Cannavale Dan Futterman Devon Gummersall Dwight Yoakam Dylan Bruno Frank Whaley Martin Donovan Ron Eldard Timothy Olyphant Zak Orth

We Stand Alone Together

Compiled over two years, an 'on-camera oral history' of Easy Company, told by the veterans themselves. Accompanies the mini-series Band of Brothers.

Run time: 78m Release: 2001-11-10

Director: Mark Cowen

Stars: James Alley Jr. Roderick Bain

Head in the Clouds

A romantic drama set in 1930's England, Paris, and Spain. Gilda Bessé shares her Paris apartment with an Irish schoolteacher, Guy Malyon, and Mia, a refugee from Spain. As the world drifts toward war, Gilda defiantly pursues her hedonistic lifestyle and her burgeoning career as a photographer. But Guy and Mia feel impelled to join the fight against fascism, and the three friends are separated.

Run time: 121m Tagline: In a city of glamour at a time of decadence they met. An aristocrat, a soldier of conscience, and an entertainer. Together they shared a deep passion. Release: 2004-04-29

Director: John Duigan

Stars: Charlize Theron David La Haye Gabriel Hogan John Robinson Karine Vanasse Penélope Cruz Peter Cockett Steven Berkoff Stuart Townsend Thomas Kretschmann

Last Letters Home

Ten families read letters from their loved ones killed during Operation Iraqi Freedom in this powerful and moving HBO documentary by Oscar and Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Bill Couturie (Dear America: Letters Home from Vietnam). Photos of the soldiers in military and civilian life are shown as family members read the final correspondence received from Iraq and share their thoughts and memories about the fallen troops and the realities of war.

Run time: 60m Tagline: They gave their lives, we honor their words. Release: 2004-11-11

Director: Bill Couturié

Stars: Lloyd Byers Mary Byers

Brothers

When his helicopter goes down during his fourth tour of duty in Afghanistan, Marine Sam Cahill is presumed dead. Back home, brother Tommy steps in to look over Sam’s wife, Grace, and two children. Sam’s surprise homecoming triggers domestic mayhem.

Run time: 104m Tagline: There are two sides to every family. Release: 2009-01-27

Director: Jim Sheridan

Stars: Bailee Madison Carey Mulligan Clifton Collins Jr. Jake Gyllenhaal Mare Winningham Natalie Portman Patrick John Flueger Sam Shepard Taylor Geare Tobey Maguire