Over the decades Hollywood has attempted to portray the US soldier and their experience in the Vietnam War.  Each has its own perspective and insights that help us better understand the combat veterans story of America’s chapter in Southeast Asia.

If you think you know of a better movie that is not listed here let us know.  But these are the best and  bet you wont find a more appropriate collection of films for the era.

10. Uncommon Valor

One of the first Vietnam movies to address rescuing the MIAs of Vietnam.

9.Hamburger Hill

A pulpy portrayal of the Battle of Hamburger Hill

8.Rescue Dawn

A realist portrayal of POW captivity in Vietnam.  One can really lose their head.

7.Born on the 4th of July

 

Mechanized Marine

6.Good Morning Vietnam

Does Forrest Whitaker ever age?

5.We Were Soldiers

Reminds me of my grandfather.

4.The Deer Hunter

Vietnam roulette has early retirements.

3.Platoon

A better look for Charlie?

2. Full Metal Jacket

“This is my rifle, this is my gun.  This is for fighting, this is for fun”

1. Apocalypse Now

“Charlie don’t surf!”

If you think a movie should be on this list let us know and we will consider it.