Highest-Rated Movies about 'American Soldier', Sort by Popularity

The Battle of Russia (1943), We Steal Secrets: The Story of WikiLeaks (2013), The Outpost (2020), Midway (2019), 12 Strong (2018), Distant Drums (1951), Operation Chromite (2016), In Enemy Hands (2004) ... Let's take a look at the ranked list of the best American Soldier movies.

#1. The Battle of Russia (1943)

Storyline: In this installment of the "Why We Fight" propaganda series, we learn about the events on the Russian front of World War II. We learn about Russia's heroic resistance to invasion in the past and how those qualities were called upon in the current war. We also learn about Russian tenacity and their determination to win against the seemingly invincible forces of Nazi Germany in the bloodiest fighting of the war.—Kenneth Chisholm <kchishol@execulink.com>

Plot Keywords: american soldier, russian soldier, nazi, adolf hitler, joseph stalin, patriotic, rousing ...

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#3. The Outpost (2020)

Storyline: During the Afghanistan war, several outposts were placed to control the Taliban movement and their supply chain. Camp Keating, situated in a valley surrounded by mountains, was one them. While being shot at by the Talibans was business as usual, they tried to gain respect from local village elders and have them help stop these skirmishes. One day, when 400 Talibans rallied for a surprise attack, it was up to them to leverage the poor defenses and lack of ammo and manpower they had, to ultimately survive and go back to their loved ones.—heyitsnuel

Plot Keywords: american soldier, terrorist, army officer, enemy, intense, suspenseful, engaging ...

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#4. Midway (2019)

Storyline: MIDWAY centers on the Battle of Midway, a clash between the American fleet and the Imperial Japanese Navy which marked a pivotal turning point in the Pacific Theater during WWII. The film, based on the real-life events of this heroic feat, tells the story of the leaders and soldiers who used their instincts, fortitude and bravery to overcome the odds.

Plot Keywords: navy pilot, fighter pilot, japanese soldier, american soldier, wife, naval officer, brooding ...

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#5. 12 Strong (2018)

Storyline: The True Story of the Army's Special Forces "Green Berets", who within weeks responded to the 9-11 attack. Green Berets, with the help of the 160th SOAR(A), took over the country and allowed other Special Forces and the rest of the conventional military to begin the more publicly visible war.

Plot Keywords: american soldier, enemy, horse, bleak, frenetic, intense, suspenseful ...

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#6. Distant Drums (1951)

Storyline: Navy Lieutenant Tufts accompanies scout Quincy Wyatt into the Everglades to rout the Seminole Indians who are threatening the early settlers in Florida. When the command is forced to run, Wyatt and Seminole Chief Oscala square off in an exciting climax.—Buxx Banner <buxx572@aol.com>

Plot Keywords: american soldier, native american, native american chief, settler, enemy, lieutenant, brooding ...

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#7. Operation Chromite (2016)

Storyline: 1967: the height of the Cold War. The CIA suspects there is a Russian mole inside of NASA, sabotaging the Apollo program. They send two young agents on a mission to go undercover, posing as documentary filmmakers to capture NASA's race to the moon. The real mission - use their access and technology to hunt down the leak. But what they discover is far more shocking than soviet spies - Their government may be hiding a secret about Apollo that could define the decade, and the White House will stop at nothing to silence anyone who learns it.

Plot Keywords: american soldier, squadron leader, north korean, spy, general, brooding, disturbing ...

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#8. In Enemy Hands (2004)

Storyline: At the height of Hitler's infamous U-boat war, the crew of the U.S.S. Swordfish were heading home after months at sea. They never made it. Now prisoners of war aboard U-boat 429, a small group of American survivors will find their loyalties put to the ultimate test when they're forced to join their German captors to fight for their very lives.—Anonymous

Plot Keywords: german soldier, husband, captor, survivor, american soldier, wife, thrilling ...

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#9. Thou Shalt Not Kill ... Except (1985)

Storyline: Jack Stryker took two bullets in the leg in Vietnam and was carried back by one of his men. When he returns he tries to live a peaceful life in his cabin and resume dating his girlfriend, Sally. Meanwhile, a vicious cult let by Sam Raimi, who believes he is Jesus Christ, has been slaughtering people and doing blood sacrifices. When Stryker finds Sally gone, and her grandfather, Otis, used as a human dartboard, Stryker brings together his army buddies, gives them a stash of guns from under his bed, destroy an outhouse, and create a war zone not unlike Vietnam to destroy the evil cult.—Scott Hutchins <scottandrewh@home.com>

Plot Keywords: vietnam vet, warrior, charles manson, american soldier, hero, psychopath, thrilling ...

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#10. Escape to Athena (1979)

Storyline: During World War II, the prisoners of a German camp on a Greek island are trying to escape. They don't want only their freedom, but they also seek an ineffable treasure hidden in a monastery at the top of the island's mountain.—Chris Makrozahopoulos <makzax@hotmail.com>

Plot Keywords: german, american soldier, prostitute, greek person, archaeologist, chef, patriotic ...

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#12. Only the Brave (2006)

Storyline: A searing portrait of war and prejudice, 'Only the Brave' takes you on a haunting journey into the hearts and minds of the forgotten heroes of WWII - the Japanese-American 100th/442nd. In 1941, when Japan attacked Pearl Harbor, overnight Japanese Americans were put into internment camps for the duration of the war. Determined to prove their loyalty, 1400 Japanese Americans successfully petitioned the government to serve becoming the 100th Infantry Battalion. They were sent to North Africa, Italy and finally France were they performed an impossibly-dangerous rescue of the Texas 36th Division. During their two years of combat these men received an unparalleled 21 Medals of Honor, 9,486 Purple Hearts, 8 Presidential Citations, 53 Distinguished Service Crosses, 588 Silver Stars and 5,200 Bronze stars - making them the most decorated unit of their size in American military history. This is their story.—Randolph Kret

Plot Keywords: japanese-american, american soldier, japanese soldier, brutal, creative, emotional, engaging ...

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#13. Revolt (2017)

Storyline: The story of humankind's last stand against a cataclysmic alien invasion. In the war-ravaged African countryside, a U.S. soldier and a French foreign aid worker team up to survive the alien onslaught. Their bond will be tested as they search for refuge across a crumbling world.—Anonymous

Plot Keywords: american soldier, doctor, frenchwoman, alien, bleak, brutal, confident ...

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#14. Casablanca Express (1990)

Storyline: Algiers, 1942. The special counter-intelligence agent, Alan Cooper, is assigned to protect the British Prime Minister, Winston Churchill, who is aboard the Casablanca Express, on his way to a top-secret meeting with Franklin D. Roosevelt, and Joseph Stalin. However, the Nazis already know everything about their plan, and a tactical unit of German paratroopers take the commando guards by surprise, intent on kidnapping Churchill. Now, it's up to Cooper and his fellow agents, Captain Franchetti and Lt. Lorna Fisher, to lead a desperate counter-attack before all is lost. But, can they make it in time?—Nick Riganas

Plot Keywords: winston churchill, secret agent, american soldier, nazi, girlfriend, nun, suspenseful ...

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#15. American Soldiers (2005)

Storyline: Iraq, 2004: during a routine sortie a US patrol is ambushed and the young soldiers are forced to put their training and skills into action fast. A determined foe with superior local knowledge, the Fedayeen insurgents soon draw them into close quarter combat and a desperate fight for survival.—Anonymous

Plot Keywords: soldiers, american soldier, enemy, thrilling, mission, building, routine ...

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