Saving Private Ryan | War History

‘Saving Private Ryan’ Movie Details History Fans Will Appreciate

Tom Hanks as Capt. John Miller in 'Saving Private Ryan'

Saving Private Ryan (1998) is arguably one of the best war films ever released, especially when it comes to depicting what took place during the…

The ‘Saving Private Ryan’ Detail Most Viewers Missed – It Changes Our View of the Film

Steven Spielberg, Vin Diesel, Adam Goldberg, Tom Sizemore, Barry Pepper and crewmen on the set of 'Saving Private Ryan'

Saving Private Ryan (1998) is arguably one of the best war movies ever released, thanks to director Steven Spielberg’s expert eye and attention to detail.…

We Asked AI To Reimagine Our Favorite War Movies – This Is What Happened

Tom Cruise as Lt. Pete "Maverick" Mitchell in 'Top Gun' + AI image of Matthew Modine as Lt. Pete "Maverick" Mitchell in 'Top Gun'

While it’s difficult to imagine our favorite military and war films in a way other than how they were initially released, the casting process is…

Dale Dye Ensured These Military Movies Were As Authentic As Possible

Dale Dye on the set of 'Alexander'

Dale Dye is a US Marine Corps veteran who valiantly served his country during the Vietnam War. Upon his return to the United States, he…

Fictional Military Leaders We’d Follow Into Battle

Still from 'Apocalypse Now' + Bruce Willis as Lt. A.K. Waters in 'Tears of the Sun' + Clint Eastwood as Gunnery Sgt. Tom "Gunny" Highway in 'Heartbreak Ridge'

When it comes to military movies, directors can get a little carried away with the heroism of leaders. This list of fictional military leaders showcases…

The Best War-Themed Historical Fiction Films Ever Released

Samantha Franco
Tom Hanks as Capt. John H. Miller in 'Saving Private Ryan' + Felix Kammerer as Paul Bäumer in 'All Quiet on the Wester Front' + Brad Pitt as Achilles in 'Troy'

History is full of incredible war stories that Hollywood has beautifully reimagined for the silver screen. However, directors will sometimes tweak facts here and there,…

The Most Historically Accurate War Movies Ever Released

Rosemary Giles
Promotional poster for 'Saving Private Ryan' + Promotional poster for 'Platoon'

There’s nothing quite like a good war film, with over-the-top explosions and lifelike special effects. While a popular genre, there are some releases that stand…

Cast of ‘Saving Private Ryan’ – Where Are They Now?

Still from 'Saving Private Ryan'

Saving Private Ryan (1998) is arguably one of the best war films ever released. The film follows a group of US Army soldiers as they…

‘Saving Private Ryan’ Facts Every Movie Fan Should Know

Behind-the-scenes image from the filming of 'Saving Private Ryan'

The 1998 epic film Saving Private Ryan is one of the greatest, most accurate film representations of the Second World War. Directed by Steven Spielberg,…

Solo Snipers and Infinite Ammo: 10 Errors Movies Make Involving Guns

Arnold Schwarznegger as the Terminator in 'Terminator 2: Judgement Day' + Keanu Reeves as Neo in 'The Matrix' + Sylvester Stallone as John J. Rambo in 'Rambo: First Blood Part II'

Some of Hollywood’s most popular action heroes are expected to know a thing or two when it comes to firearms, and we know how inaccuracies…

Movies That Best Show the Realities of Tank Warfare

Henry Fonda and Charles Bronson as Lt. Col. Kiley and Maj. Wolenski in 'Battle of the Bulge' + Stuart Margolin and Clint Eastwood as Sgt. First Class Kelly and Pvt. Little Joe in 'Kelly's Heroes'

Each year, a handful of new films take to the big screen to showcase the greatest warriors and innovations spawned in wartime. From Top Gun…

The Best Movie Battle Scenes to Ever Come Out of Hollywood

Todd Neikirk
Russell Crowe as Maximus Decimus Meridus in 'Gladiator' + Fionn Whitehead as Tommy Jensen in 'Dunkirk' + Felix Kammerer as Paul Bäumer in 'All Quiet on the Western Front'

By Todd Neikirk and Clare Fitzgerald A number of incredible war films are released each year. Covering both fictional and real-life historical conflicts, many go…