Topic: Vietnam War

Direction Francis Ford Coppola

Cast Martin Sheen · Marlon Brando · Robert Duvall · Frederic Forrest

Synopsis Apocalypse Now (1979) follows the journey of Captain Willard, a seasoned American officer during the Vietnam War, who is tasked with a perilous mission: to locate and eliminate Colonel Kurtz, a rogue commander who has descended into madness. Kurtz, accused...

Direction Stanley Kubrick

Cast Matthew Modine · Vincent D'Onofrio · R. Lee Ermey · Adam Baldwin

Synopsis Full Metal Jacket (1987) follows a cohort of young men as they undergo rigorous training at the demanding Parris Island. Led by the unforgiving and harsh Sergeant Hartman, the recruits are pushed to their limits, both physically and mentally, to...

Direction Robert Zemeckis

Cast Tom Hanks · Robin Wright · Gary Sinise · Mykelti Williamson

Synopsis Forrest Gump (1994) follows the extraordinary life of Forrest (Tom Hanks), a man whose intellectual limitations are overshadowed by his remarkable experiences. Guided by his mother's (Sally Field) wisdom that "life is like a box of chocolates, you never know...

Direction Ken Burns · Lynn Novick

Synopsis The Vietnam War (TV Series) (2017) delves deeply into the complexities of the American military involvement in Vietnam throughout the 1960s and 1970s, spanning 10 episodes. The series meticulously examines the escalating conflict and the concurrent rise of anti-war sentiment...

Direction Michael Cimino

Cast Robert De Niro · Christopher Walken · Meryl Streep · John Savage

Synopsis The Deer Hunter (1978) chronicles the journey of a close-knit group of steelworkers from a Pennsylvania foundry as they transition from the serene hunting landscapes of the Alleghenies to the brutal and life-altering experiences of the Vietnam War. The film...

Direction Peter Davis

Synopsis Hearts and Minds (Hearts & Minds) (1974) is an Academy Award-winning documentary that delves into the starkly contrasting viewpoints of those opposed to the Vietnam War. Through a narrative devoid of commentary or narration, director Peter Davis masterfully interweaves scenes...

Direction Oliver Stone

Cast Charlie Sheen · Tom Berenger · Willem Dafoe · Kevin Dillon

Synopsis Platoon (1986) immerses viewers in the harsh realities of Vietnam through the eyes of Chris, a young recruit portrayed by Charlie Sheen. Directed by Oliver Stone, who served as an infantryman in Vietnam, the film vividly captures the harsh conditions...

Direction David Beriain · Fernando Ureña

Direction Bill Couturié

Synopsis Dear America: Letters Home from Vietnam (TV) (1987) is an extended documentary that presents authentic letters penned by American servicemen and women—including soldiers, sailors, airmen, and Marines—during their time in the Vietnam War. These personal correspondences, sent to loved ones...

Direction Brett Sullivan

Cast Jon Jon Briones · Eva Noblezada · Alistair Brammer · Hugh Maynard

Synopsis Miss Saigon: 25th Anniversary Performance (2016) is a captivating musical adaptation by Claude-Michel Schönberg and Alain Boublil, inspired by Giacomo Puccini's opera Madame Butterfly. The narrative unfolds in the tumultuous backdrop of 1970s Saigon during the Vietnam War, where the...

Direction Claude Lelouch · Agnès Varda · Jean-Luc Godard · Chris Marker

Cast Anne Bellec · Karen Blanguernon · Bernard Fresson · Maurice Garrel

Synopsis Far from Vietnam (1967) is a collaborative documentary featuring seven renowned directors who unite to present a scathing critique of American intervention in Vietnam. The film is a powerful anti-war statement, with segments directed by Alain Resnais, Chris Marker, William...

Direction Rob Coldstream

Cast Ethan Hawke

Synopsis Vietnam: The War That Changed America (2025) is a profound documentary series spanning 6 episodes, commemorating the 50th anniversary of the fall of Saigon and the conclusion of the Vietnam War. This compelling production delves into the personal stories of...

Direction Errol Morris

Cast Robert McNamara

Synopsis The Fog of War: Eleven Lessons from the Life of Robert S. McNamara (2003) delves into the life and career of Robert McNamara, a pivotal figure who served as the Secretary of Defense during the Kennedy and Johnson administrations before...

Direction Isabelle Clarke · Daniel Costelle

Direction Emile de Antonio

Synopsis In the Year of the Pig (1968) is a powerful documentary crafted during the peak of the Vietnam War. Directed by Emile de Antonio, this Oscar®-nominated film delves into the historical origins of the conflict. De Antonio, known for his...

Direction Michael D. Fuller · Graham Gordy · Greg Yaitanes · John Hillcoat

Cast Logan Marshall-Green · Peter Mullan · Nikki Amuka-Bird · Chloe Elise

Synopsis Quarry (TV Series) (2016) follows the journey of a former Marine sniper who, after serving in Vietnam, returns to his hometown in 1973. Upon his arrival, he encounters a harsh reality where he is ostracized by his loved ones and...

Direction Sammy Jackson

Direction Harun Farocki

Cast Gerd Volker Bussäus · Harun Farocki · Caroline Gremm · Hanspeter Krüger

Direction David Leaf · John Scheinfeld

Cast John Lennon · Yoko Ono · Carl Bernstein · Noam Chomsky

Synopsis The U.S. vs. John Lennon (2006) delves into the captivating and thought-provoking journey of John Lennon's evolution from a cherished musical icon to a vocal anti-war advocate and enduring symbol of peace. The documentary uncovers the genuine narrative behind the...

Direction Alan Parker

Cast Matthew Modine · Nicolas Cage · John Harkins · Sandy Baron

Synopsis Birdy (1984) follows the story of a young man from Philadelphia who, after serving in Vietnam, is admitted to a hospital due to severe post-war trauma. Trapped in a state of delirium, Birdy (Matthew Modine) finds solace in vivid fantasies...