Here we've displayed a list of the best Marine films : Full Metal Jacket(1987), The Rock(1996), Dogfight(1991), The Great Santini(1979), Operation Homecoming: Writing the Wartime Experience(2007), Born on the Fourth of July(1989), Megan Leavey(2017), Sands of Iwo Jima(1949), The War of the Worlds(1953), Jarhead(2005), Battle for Haditha(2007), Wake Island(1942) ... ...
War, Drama, History
UK|USA
1987
116 Minutes
Matthew Modine Adam Baldwin Vincent D'Onofrio R. Lee Ermey Dorian Harewood Arliss Howard Kevyn Major Howard Ed O'Ross
marine journalist drill instructor sergeant photographer prostitute dark disturbing raw gripping frightening sad barracks parris island, s.c. vietnam city boot camp war zone war violence
A pragmatic U.S. Marine observes the dehumanizing effects the Vietnam War has on his fellow recruits from their brutal boot camp training to the bloody street fighting in Hue.
Action
USA
1996
136 Minutes
Sean Connery Nicolas Cage Ed Harris Michael Biehn William Forsythe David Morse John Spencer John C. McGinley Tony Todd Bokeem Woodbine Danny Nucci
renegade marine fbi agent enemy scientist thrilling alcatraz island san francisco prison destruction redemption scandal biological warfare hostage situation terrorism pursuit rescue 1990s
A mild-mannered chemist and an ex-con must lead the counterstrike when a rogue group of military men, led by a renegade general, threaten a nerve gas attack from Alcatraz against San Francisco.
Drama
USA
1991
95 Minutes
River Phoenix Lili Taylor Richard Panebianco Anthony Clark Mitchell Whitfield Holly Near Elizabeth Daily Brendan Fraser
marine girl friend mother endearing touching tender party san francisco coffee shop deception marine life unlikely romance dogfight redemption love transformation 1960s
Before leaving to fight in Vietnam, a group of teenagers play a game where they try to seduce the ugliest girl they can find.
Drama
USA
1979
118 Minutes
Robert Duvall Blythe Danner Michael O'Keefe Lisa Persky Julie Anne Haddock Brian Andrews Stan Shaw Theresa Merritt David Keith Paul Mantee
pilot marine abusive husband son wife daughter intense touching uneasy south carolina military base family dysfunction marine life flying father/son relationship alcoholism rivalry growing up 1970s
As he approaches manhood, Ben Meechum struggles to win the approval of his demanding alpha male father, an aggressively competitive, but frustrated Marine pilot.
Documentary
USA
2007
81 Minutes
interviewee historian professor soldier marine military officer inspiring somber office movie set iraq afghanistan military base battlefield literature horrors of war iraq war afghanistan war history transformation
A unique documentary about troops' experiences in Iraq and Afghanistan, based on writings by soldiers, Marines, and air men. Some writings were published in the New Yorker in summer 2006. A... See full summary »
Drama
USA
1989
144 Minutes
Tom Cruise Willem Dafoe Kyra Sedgwick Raymond J. Barry Caroline Kava Bryan Larkin Jerry Levine Josh Evans Jamie Talisman Anne Bobby Frank Whaley
veteran marine mother father girlfriend dark powerful moving gritty suburbia new york state vietnam battlefield mexico family home vietnam war horrors of war protest post-traumatic stress disorder paralysis
The biography of Ron Kovic. Paralyzed in the Vietnam war, he becomes an anti-war and pro-human rights political activist after feeling betrayed by the country he fought for.
War, Biography, Drama
USA
2017
116 Minutes
Kate Mara Edie Falco Ramon Rodriguez Tom Felton Damson Idris Bradley Whitford Common Geraldine James Will Patton Corey Johnson Jonathan Howard
marine dog drill instructor mother doctor emotional engaging heartwarming inspiring intense desert iraq washington, d.c. war militarism animal taming love sacrifice quest 2010s
Based on the true life story of a young Marine corporal whose unique discipline and bond with her military combat dog saved many lives during their deployment in Iraq.
War
USA
1949
110 Minutes
John Wayne John Agar Forrest Tucker Adele Mara Wally Cassell James Brown Richard Webb Arthur Franz Jacqueline Wells James Holden Peter Coe
sergeant marine private corporal woman patriotic gritty intense hawaii pacific ocean iwo jima, japan battlefield apartment world war ii military life war training respect survival sacrifice
Haunted by personal demons, Marine Sgt. John Stryker is hated and feared by his men, who see him as a cold-hearted sadist. But when their boots hit the beaches, they begin to understand the reason for Stryker's rigid form of discipline.
Sci-Fi
USA
1953
85 Minutes
Gene Barry Ann Robinson Les Tremayne Lewis Martin Robert Cornthwaite Sandro Giglio Bill Phipps Jack Kruschen Vernon Rich Paul Birch
scientist pastor sheriff alien marine suspenseful creepy los angeles farmhouse church laboratory alien invasion showdown survival discovery revenge 1950s
A small town in California is attacked by Martians, beginning a worldwide invasion.
War, Drama
USA|UK|Germany
2005
123 Minutes
Jake Gyllenhaal Peter Sarsgaard Jamie Foxx Chris Cooper Lucas Black Brian Geraghty Jacob Vargas Laz Alonso Evan Jones Iván Fenyö Dennis Haysbert
marine sniper friend enemy spotter reporter dark tense boot camp desert tent saudi arabia gulf war survival friendship infidelity breakup breakdown quest discovery
A psychological study of a soldier's state of mind during the Gulf War. Told through the eyes of a U.S. Marine sniper who struggles to cope with boredom, a sense of isolation, and other issues back home.
War, Drama
UK
2007
93 Minutes
Elliot Ruiz Matthew Knoll Nathan DelaCruz Yasmine Hanani Andrew McLaren Thomas Hennessy
marine army officer iraqi refugee victim woman bleak intense touching brutal melodramatic sad iraq war zone battlefield war war aftermath iraq war battle refugees
An investigation of the massacre of 24 men, women and children in Haditha, Iraq allegedly shot by 4 U.S. Marines in retaliation for the death of a U.S. Marine killed by a roadside bomb. The movie follows the story of the Marines of Kilo Company, an Iraqi family, and the insurgents who plant the roadside bomb.
War
USA
1942
87 Minutes
Brian Donlevy Robert Preston Macdonald Carey William Bendix Albert Van Dekker Walter Abel Mikhail Rasumny Rod Cameron Bill Goodwin Damian O'Flynn Frank Albertson
marine major lieutenant captain private enemy intense gritty patriotic wake island military base world war ii showdown survival bravery invasion outnumbered quest underdog rivalry
December, 1941. With no hope of relief or re-supply, a small band of United States Marines tries to keep the Japanese Navy from capturing their island base.
War
USA
1944
100 Minutes
John Wayne Susan Hayward Dennis O'Keefe William Frawley Leonid Kinskey J.M. Kerrigan Grant Withers Paul Fix Ben Welden William Forrest Addison Richards
construction worker soldier coworker marine enemy doctor heartwarming patriotic japan military base island construction war jealousy instincts invasion love triangle quest rescue rivalry
During WW2, the U.S. Navy implements a new idea of forming construction battalions that also are fighting units, in case of Japanese attack.
Drama
USA
1957
95 Minutes
Jean Simmons Paul Newman Joan Fontaine Piper Laurie Charles Drake Sandra Dee Wally Cassell Alan Napier Ralph Votrian John Wilder Adam Kennedy
marine salesgirl military officer unwed mother sister wife emotional melodramatic mushy suspenseful new zealand dance hall hotel courtroom doomed romance war bride world war ii domestic violence sister relationship alcohol
During WW2, husband-less New Zealand women meet and marry American soldiers who are fighting in the Pacific theater.
Documentary, War
USA
2009
112 Minutes
Claus Rademacher Jake Rademacher
soldier military officer marine brother emotional iraq military base war family survival collaboration journey exploration discovery 2000s
An intimate portrait of an American family during a turbulent time. Jake Rademacher sets out to understand the experience, sacrifice, and motivation of his two brothers serving in Iraq. The... See full summary »
War
USA
1952
95 Minutes
Frank Lovejoy Richard Carlson Russ Tamblyn Anita Louise Ned Young Lamont Johnson Bobby Ellis Paul Smith Dorothy Patrick Mort Thompson Joseph Keane
marine army commander soldier intense brooding gory brutal profound korea war zone battlefield korean war battle marines military adventure discovery pursuit revenge rescue
The saga of a battalion of U.S. Marines during the Korean War, starting with their training, landing at Inchon in 1950, advance into North Korea and their subsequent retreat back to the 38th parallel.
Romance, Drama
USA
2012
101 Minutes
Zac Efron Taylor Schilling Blythe Danner Riley Thomas Stewart Jay R. Ferguson Adam LeFevre Robert Hayes Joe Chrest Russell Durham Comegys Sharon Morris Ann McKenzie
marine sergeant young woman son melodramatic mushy uplifting iraq north carolina kennel family home colorado unlikely romance veterans destiny trust quest love 2010s
A Marine travels to Louisiana after serving three tours in Iraq and searches for the unknown woman he believes was his good luck charm during the war.
Sci-Fi, Horror
USA|UK
1992
115 Minutes
Sigourney Weaver Charles S. Dutton Charles Dance Paul McGann Brian Glover Ralph Brown Danny Webb Christopher John Fields Holt McCallany Lance Henriksen
survivor marine creature criminal prisoner alien frightening dark outer space spaceship prison confinement battle redemption survival murder violence discovery escape rescue
After her last encounter, Ellen Ripley crash-lands on Fiorina 161, a maximum security prison. When a series of strange and deadly events occur shortly after her arrival, Ripley realizes that she has brought along an unwelcome visitor.
War
USA
1951
102 Minutes
John Wayne Robert Ryan Janis Carter Jay C. Flippen Don Taylor William Harrigan
marine pilot major captain sergeant brother-in-law intense thrilling inspiring military base airplane guadalcanal okinawa, japan world war ii aviation obsession discipline resistance alcohol quest
Major Kirby leads The Wildcats squadron into the historic WWII battle of Guadalcanal.
Musical, Comedy
USA
1945
98 Minutes
Betty Hutton Barry Fitzgerald Don DeFore Robert Benchley Bill Goodwin Iris Adrian Mikhail Rasumny Mary Young Andy Russell Perc Launders Mary Currier
hatcheck girl millionaire marine boss singer band leader cheery engaging stork club hotel new york city wealth generosity misunderstanding jealousy romance big-band music rescue transformation love
A hat-check girl at the Stork Club (Hutton) saves the life of a drowning man (Fitzgerald). A rich man, he decides to repay her by anonymously giving her a bank account, a luxury apartment ... See full summary »
Comedy, Other, Drama
USA
2007
117 Minutes
Delroy Lindo Idris Elba Loretta Devine Chris Brown Keith Robinson Laz Alonso Columbus Short Sharon Leal Lauren London Mekhi Phifer Regina King
mother boyfriend son daughter husband marine engaging amusing house family secret christmas interracial relationship pregnancy infidelity love discovery 2000s
A Christmastime drama centered around the Whitfield family's first holiday together in four years.
Comedy, Drama
USA
2017
104 Minutes
George Blagden Charleene Closshey Robbie Kay Stelio Savante Michael Beach Raymond J. Barry Michelle Moreno Matt Cornwell
hacker love interest husband marine widow impostor amusing touching shocking quirky hilarious fast food restaurant ice cream parlor police station restaurant house hackers deception theft love
Straight out of jail, a hacker steals letters hoping to find cash. He reads one of the letters, falls in love with the writer and decides to change his ways to be worthy of her.
War
USA
1960
87 Minutes
Alan Ladd Sidney Poitier James Darren Glenn Corbett Mort Sahl Ana St. Clair Paul Richards
marine sergeant lieutenant private soldier emotional tense striking korea battlefield korean war prejudice racial tension military life battle survival rivalry discovery 1950s
During the Korean War, a platoon leader dies, leaving his inexperienced black Sergeant in charge of his squad of belligerent and racist white men.
Comedy
USA
1944
80 Minutes
William Bendix Helen Walker Dennis O'Keefe John Loder John Abbott
marine best friend soldier pretty woman physician sergeant spirited lighthearted unrestrained ship australia household barracks garden bazaar marines americans abroad impersonation father/daughter relationship mistaken identity
Two Marines are let loose in Australia.
War
USA
1967
105 Minutes
Cornel Wilde Rip Torn Burr DeBenning Patrick Wolfe Dewey Stinger III Jean Wallace Linda Albertano Jan Garrison Gene Blakely Genki Koyama
marine captain sergeant soldier bleak brooding disheartening pacific ocean island forest world war ii horrors of war nostalgia male bonding wretched excess sacrifice 1940s
As a US marine unit fight against the defenders of a Japanese held island, both sides are haunted by their own thoughts and memories.
Comedy, Drama
USA
1934
86 Minutes
James Cagney Pat O'Brien Gloria Stuart Frank McHugh Dorothy Tree Robert Barrat Willard Robertson Guinn "Big Boy" Williams Maude Eburne Martha Merrill Lorena Layson
blue-collar worker sailor naval officer sister love interest marine amusing thrilling patriotic witty battleship san diego dance hall brother/sister relationship grudge new job unlikely romance redemption navy rivalry
A cocky guy joins the Navy for the wrong reason but finds romance and twice is cited for heroism.
Romance
USA
1958
111 Minutes
Robert Wagner Dana Wynter Jeffrey Hunter Hope Lange Bradford Dillman Sheree North France Nuyen Mort Sahl
marine girlfriend fiancée soldier emotional patriotic tense san francisco battlefield world war ii pregnancy family dysfunction class distinctions romantic dilemma sacrifice transformation love 1940s
In 1944, the family lives of three San Francisco Marines are affected by their personal experiences on the front lines in the Pacific and vice-versa.
Other, Comedy, Drama
USA
2008
98 Minutes
John Alberto Leguizamo Freddy Rodriguez Elizabeth Peña Alfred Molina Debra Messing Vanessa Ferlito Luis Guzman Melonie Diaz Jay Hernandez
marine brother sister fiancé priest tender amusing chicago house bar hospital neighborhood family christmas cancer lost loves veterans discovery love 2000s
A Puerto Rican family living in the area of Humboldt Park in west Chicago face what may be their last Christmas together.
Mystery & Thriller, Drama
USA
2013
112 Minutes
Jesse Eisenberg Dakota Fanning Peter Sarsgaard Alia Shawkat Logan Miller Kai Lennox Katherine Waterston James LeGros
Three radical environmentalists look to execute the protest of their lives: the explosion of a hydroelectric dam.
Mystery & Thriller, Drama
USA
2015
90 Minutes
Shia LaBeouf Jai Courtney Gary Oldman Kate Mara Tory Kittles Clifton Gonzalez Gonzalez Charlie Shotwell Jose Pablo Cantillo Justin Smith Paul Sado Pierre Kennel
marine commander teammate estranged wife son friend brooding emotional intense afghanistan village military base house office car post-traumatic stress disorder war search estrangement self-discovery
In a post-apocalyptic America, former U.S. Marine Gabriel Drummer searches desperately for the whereabouts of his son, accompanied by his best friend and a survivor.