Best Vietnam War Movies & TV Shows

Full Metal Jacket

9 / 10

A pragmatic U.S. Marine observes the dehumanizing effects the U.S.-Vietnam War has on his fellow recruits from their brutal boot camp training to the bloody street fighting in Hue.

Run time: 117m Tagline: In Vietnam, the wind doesn't blow. It sucks. Release: 1987-06-26

Stars: Adam Baldwin Arliss Howard Dorian Harewood Ed O'Ross John Terry Kevyn Major Howard Kieron Jecchinis Matthew Modine R. Lee Ermey Vincent D'Onofrio

A man with a low IQ has accomplished great things in his life and been present during significant historic events—in each case, far exceeding what anyone imagined he could do. But despite all he has achieved, his one true love eludes him.

Run time: 142m Tagline: The world will never be the same once you've seen it through the eyes of Forrest Gump. Release: 1994-06-23

Stars: Gary Sinise Haley Joel Osment Hanna Hall Michael Conner Humphreys Mykelti Williamson Rebecca Williams Robin Wright Sally Field Siobhan Fallon Hogan Tom Hanks