10 B-Movies About World War 2 That You Should Watch Now
Every movie buff likes a good war drama, and there are so many incredible ones to choose from - especially about World War II. From Dunkirk to Saving Private Ryan, most war movies come with a pretty incredible budget, and end up making it big at the box office. However, not every decent war movies needs a ton of money to be good.
In fact, there are probably so many hidden gems, or B-movies, about the second World War that fans of this genre are definitely missing out on. So, it's time to celebrate them.
10 Paratroop Command (1959)
This movie has been raved about by iconic director, Quentin Tarantino. He commends William Whitney's work on this totally underrated flick. Not many have seen it, but they're definitely missing out.
A member of the U.S. Paratroop unit shoots a member of his own, and animosity ensues as the unit battles across Italy. This 1950s flick is full of action, and is definitely on the list of war B-movies to binge.
9 Son Of Saul (2015)
This Hungarian flick had a production budget of just over $1 million, which is absolutely nothing for a war flick, especially in 2015. Yet, this movie received so much critical acclamation.
A Jewish-Hungarian concentration camp prisoner does everything it takes to bury a child that he mistook for his own son. This Oscar-winning movie is the definition of an underdog making it big.
8 Battle Of Britain (1969)
This 1960s war drama won a BAFTA, and stars Michael Caine, Trevor Howard, and Harry Andrews. It had a small release and a small budget, but it's been critically-acclaimed by all who have actually seen it.
Following the British Royal Air Force in a battle against the Luftwaffe, this movie is riveting tale of keeping the English Channel. It isn't the best cinematography, but that just makes it's reception for incredible for a B-movie.
7 Stalingrad (1993)
This German flick definitely didn't have the budget of a Hollywood war movie. This drama follows German soldiers, from Italy to Russia, to the battle of Stalingrad.
It's time to binge this flick that doesn't follow American soldiers, and this WWII drama is bleak, honest, and raw. This international film might be a B-movie, but it's certainly worth a watch.
6 Ivan's Childhood (1962)
This movie was produced by the Soviet Union, and with little production or release, it might just be the highest-rated flick on this list. This war drama follows a 12-year-old Soviet orphan, who works as a scout behind German lines.
This movie sticks out among the rest, and is a devastating and real tale of being a victim of the war. This flick is a must-see for all fans of WWII movies.
5 The Cuckoo (2002)
This Russian film is one of the newer on the list, and it's also received incredible reviews. This war drama takes a comedic twist, and follows a woman and two men - all of whom speak different languages, and only the viewer can see what they're saying.
This unique, honest, and enthralling flick stands out among the rest for this sole idea, and is definitely an international hidden gem that needs to be watched.
4 The Big Red One (1980)
This war film was produced in the United States, and stars Lee Marvin and Mark Hamill. A sergeant and four members of his infantry move from battle to battle in Europe - trying to save their lives.
While the story may not be unique, this movie received a lot of praise for being unique in its humor, characters, and bizarre scenes. This hidden gem deserves a watch.
3 Hell In The Pacific (1968)
This flick was directed by John Boorman, and it might just be the unique on the list. An American pilot and a Japanese navy captain are deserted on an island, and must cooperate amidst their hostility to survive.
A truly raw flick, this movie is as memorable as they get, and is totally unique and suspenseful. There isn't much for flair in this flick, but that might just be why it's so great.
2 Cross Of Iron (1977)
This flick follows a German commander who sends a squad into intense danger, after a Sergeant will not cover his lies for him. In a story of ambition, family, past, and war, this film is one of the best war flicks out there.
Produced in the UK, this film had a mere budget of $6 million, which while one of the highest on this list, is certainly still classified as a war B-movie.
1 Come And See (1985)
This movie was also produced in the Soviet Union, and might just be the most widely acclaimed and accepted on this list. While it still had a small budget and release, it's scored 8.3/10 on IMDb.
A young boy joins the Soviet resistance against the German forces, and comes face to face with all the horrors of the war. This movie described as hallucinatory, enthralling each viewer with incredible shots and a devastating story. For a B-movie, this might just be one of the best war movies out there.