Movies and TvShows featuring "anti-war" theme.

In feudal Japan, a samurai named Hyakkimaru battles demons to regain his body parts which were taken by demons at birth. With the help of a young orphan named Dororo, they embark on a journey filled with violence and supernatural powers.

In a city ravaged by war, twelve warriors representing the Chinese zodiac signs compete in a deadly battle royale where betrayal, bloodshed, and black magic rule. The last survivor will be granted one wish. Amidst the chaos, secrets are revealed and alliances are formed, leading to a thrilling and bloody showdown.

Kiznaiver is a TV show that follows the story of a group of teenagers who are selected to participate in a secret experiment. They are connected through a device that allows them to share each other's pain and emotions. As the experiment progresses, they must navigate through the complexities of their relationships and confront their own inner struggles.

Katanagatari is set in an alternative version of Japan during the Edo period. The story follows Yasuri Shichika, a swordsman who lives on an isolated island with his sister and Master Togame, a strategist from the shogunate. Master Togame hires Shichika to help her collect twelve unique swords, each with incredible powers. As they travel across Japan, they encounter various enemies and allies, uncovering the truth about the swords and their own past.

Blood+ follows the story of Saya, a high school girl, who discovers she is the only one who can defeat dangerous creatures known as Chiropterans. With the help of her friends and allies, Saya embarks on a journey to uncover her past and fulfill her destiny as the ultimate vampire slayer.

In Spring 1917, 17-year-old Paul Bäumer enlists in the Imperial German Army during World War I. He and his friends experience the horrors of trench warfare on the Western Front, witnessing the death of their comrade Ludwig. As the war progresses, they face challenges including gas attacks, a cease-fire negotiation, and a final deadly battle. Despite the imminent end of the war, Paul loses his friends and ultimately his own life on the battlefield. A heartbreaking tale of the devastating effects of war.

Gosick is an anime TV show set in 1920s Europe, where a Japanese exchange student named Kazuya transfers to a prestigious academy in the fictional country of Sauville. He meets a beautiful and enigmatic girl named Victorique, who becomes his partner in solving various mysteries and crimes. Together, they uncover dark secrets and face dangerous investigations, all while exploring the occult, folklore, and the intricate political landscape of the alternate history setting.

Diana, an Amazonian warrior princess, discovers her true powers when she leaves her secluded island paradise to fight alongside men in a war to end all wars. She becomes Wonder Woman, a hero who is determined to bring peace to the world.

During the Vietnam War, a U.S. Army officer is asked to assassinate a renegade Special Forces Colonel who considers himself a god. As he travels upriver with his crew, he learns more about the Colonel's descent into madness and the horrors of war. Eventually, he confronts the Colonel and fulfills his mission, but not without experiencing the depths of human brutality and the consequences of war.

In 1902, British aristocrat Orlando (Ralph Fiennes) (Arthur), Duke of Oxford, his wife Emily (Alexandra Maria Lara), and their young son Conrad (Harris Dickinson) visit a concentration camp (led by General Kitchener and his deputy Captain Maximilian "Max" Morton) in South Africa during the Second Boer War while working for the Red Cross. Emily is mortally wounded during a Boer sniper attack on the camp. Before she dies, Emily makes Orlando promise never to let their son see war again. Twelve years later, Orlando has formed a private spy network consisting of domestic servants employed by the world's most powerful dignitaries and has recruited his own servants Shola (Djimon Hounsou) (Merlin) and Polly (Gemma Arterton) (Gallahad) into it. The network's primary objective is to protect the United Kingdom and the British Empire from the approaching Great War....

Ashitaka embarks on a quest to find a cure for a curse and gets caught in a war between forest gods and a mining colony. He meets San, the Mononoke Hime, and the story explores the struggle between humanity and nature, without a clear villain, portraying darkness and hate in everyone. Ashitaka discovers the true cause of his curse and must face the consequences. The film highlights themes of environmentalism, prejudice, compassion, and moral ambiguity.

A group of new US Marine Corps recruits undergo brutal boot camp training and then engage in bloody street fighting in Hue, as a pragmatic Marine observes the dehumanizing effects of the Vietnam War on his comrades.

Generation War is a TV mini-series set in Nazi Germany during World War II. It follows the lives of five friends who are forced to confront the realities of war, including the rise of Nazism, the persecution of Jews, and the brutality of the Eastern Front. The series explores themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the moral dilemmas faced by ordinary people during a time of extreme violence and oppression.

In a toxic and war-torn future, Princess Nausicaä strives to prevent the destruction of her dying planet and the warring nations. She must navigate a dangerous jungle filled with oversized insects and mediate between the conflicting factions. As a warrior and pacifist, Nausicaä fights to find a peaceful solution and save her people and the environment from devastation.

A German U-boat stalks the frigid waters of the North Atlantic as its young crew experience the sheer terror and claustrophobic life of a submariner in World War II. The story is told from the viewpoint of Lt. Werner (Herbert Grönemeyer), who has been assigned as a war correspondent on the German submarine U-96 in October 1941. He meets its captain (Jürgen Prochnow), chief engineer (Klaus Wennemann), and the crew in a French nightclub. Thomsen (Otto Sander), another captain, gives a crude drunken speech to celebrate his Ritterkreuz award, in which he openly mocks Winston Churchill and implicitly Adolf Hitler. The next morning, they sail out of the harbor of La Rochelle to cheering crowds and a playing band...

In a future where humanity is preparing to attack an alien race, Ender Wiggin is chosen to lead the fight. He undergoes rigorous training and faces challenges, eventually discovering the true nature of the enemy.

In World War I, after a failed attack on a German position, a general orders three soldiers to be court-martialed for cowardice. Their commanding officer must defend them in a trial where the outcome seems predetermined. As the trial progresses, the true nature of the military and the toll it takes on its soldiers is revealed.

In Platoon, Chris Taylor, a young American soldier, joins the infantry in Vietnam and is torn between two sergeants - one good and one evil. As he witnesses the brutality of war, he begins to question the mission and the nature of man in conflict.

The story takes place during the battle of Iwo Jima in World War II, focusing on the perspective of the Japanese soldiers defending against the United States. It follows the journey of Private Saigo and his comrades as they face the harsh realities of war, including poor conditions, heavy casualties, and the struggle for survival. Despite the overwhelming odds, they display courage and determination in the face of adversity. The film explores themes of honor, sacrifice, and the human toll of war.

In a small steel mill town in Pennsylvania, the lives of several friends are impacted and disrupted by the Vietnam War. They prepare for military service and experience the challenges of the war. The story follows their relationships, weddings, hunting trips, and the brutal realities of war. It delves into themes of friendship, love, grief, and the psychological toll of war, creating a gripping and emotional narrative.