Movies and TvShows featuring "war-crimes" theme.

During World War II, a group of American soldiers go on a dangerous mission to retrieve a paratrooper whose brothers have been killed in action. They face the horrors of combat and the challenges of war as they navigate through enemy lines.

Taking Chance is based on the true story of Lieutenant Colonel Michael Strobl, who volunteers to oversee the military escort of Lance Corporal Chance Phelps' body back to his hometown. The film explores the emotional journey of Lieutenant Colonel Strobl as he witnesses the impact of war and pays tribute to a fallen hero.

Former U.S. Army Captain Nathan Algren is hired to train the newly created Imperial Japanese Army, but he becomes trapped in a struggle between modernization and traditional samurai culture.

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.

During World War II, a British officer is captured and sent to a Japanese prison camp in Java. He must navigate the brutal conditions and conflicting loyalties as he forms unlikely alliances and confronts the cruelty of his captors.

Post-WWII Germany: Nearly a decade after his affair with an older woman came to a mysterious end, law student Michael Berg re-encounters his former lover as she defends herself in a war-crime trial. The movie explores their complex relationship, the impact of the Holocaust, and the moral questions surrounding Hanna's actions. The story is told through flashbacks, revealing the intense love affair between Michael and Hanna, and their ultimate separation. The trial forces Michael to confront his own complicity and come to terms with the truth.

A Special-Ops commander and his team are sent on a mission to rescue a doctor in Nigeria. Along the way, they decide to save 70 refugees as well. They face challenges, including rebel soldiers, brutal violence, and betrayal. In the end, they successfully escort the refugees to safety.

A group of Iraq War veterans, known as the A-Team, are falsely accused of committing a crime. They must go on the run to clear their name and uncover the truth behind the conspiracy. With their unique skills and resourcefulness, they work together to outsmart their enemies and bring justice to those who framed them.

A disillusioned pilot shot down over war-torn Bosnia goes on the run from the local military and an assassin, as his commanding officer risks all to save him. During a reconnaissance mission, the pilot and navigator accidentally photograph mass graves, leading to their jet being shot down. The navigator is captured and executed, while the pilot evades the enemy and tries to contact his commanding officer for help. However, the officer is ordered not to rescue the pilot due to political complications. The pilot must find a way to survive and expose the war crimes committed by the enemy forces.

Bernardo Bertolucci's Oscar-winning dramatisation of the life story of China's last emperor, Pu Yi. The film follows Pu Yi's journey from being the emperor of China at a young age to his eventual downfall and capture as a war criminal. It explores his relationships, his struggles with identity and power, and the changing political landscape of China. This epic and visually stunning film offers a poignant portrayal of one man's life and the historical events that shaped it.

Heaven & Earth follows the life of Le Ly Hayslip, a Vietnamese woman who endures the horrors of the Vietnam War and its aftermath. From her childhood in a small village to her journey to Saigon, her experiences are marked by war crimes, domestic violence, and cultural clashes. As she navigates the difficult path of an immigrant, Le Ly finds strength in her relationships and the will to survive.

Set in World War II, the film follows a teenage boy who experiences the atrocities of the German occupation of the Soviet Union. As he witnesses mass murders, genocides, and other war crimes, he descends into insanity and despair.

Discover how Oppenheimer's brilliance, hubris, and relentless drive altered the course of war forever.

In 1965, DJ Adrian Cronauer is assigned to the U.S. Armed Services radio station in Vietnam. With his irreverent humor and rock and roll music, he clashes with his superiors but gains the love and support of his fellow DJs. As he forms a friendship with a Vietnamese girl named Trinh, he becomes embroiled in a fight, a bombing incident, and a conflict with a VC operative. Despite facing censorship and punishment, Cronauer remains dedicated to bringing laughter and entertainment to the troops during the war in Vietnam.

Nuremberg is a TV mini-series that portrays the historic post-World War II trials of Nazi war criminals. The story revolves around the efforts of the US military and the Supreme Court Justice to bring justice to those responsible for crimes against humanity. The gripping drama unfolds in the courtroom as the defendants face trial and the world gets a glimpse of the horrors of the Holocaust and the atrocities committed during World War II.

In La Llorona, a former general who led a genocide during the Guatemalan civil war is haunted by the vengeful spirit of a woman he wronged. As he is consumed by guilt and paranoia, his family is terrorized by supernatural occurrences. The film explores themes of guilt, memory, and justice.

In Music Box, a lawyer must defend her father who is accused of being a war criminal. As she delves into the case, she uncovers shocking and incriminating evidence that puts her in a race against time to save her father's life, while also confronting her own family history.

In post-World War II Germany, a journalist named Peter Miller investigates the war crimes committed by a former SS officer named Eduard Roschmann. As Miller digs deeper, he uncovers a sinister secret organization and puts his own life in danger. With the help of Israeli intelligence and a diary, Miller seeks revenge and justice for the victims of the concentration camps.

The Clan is an adaptation that will center on an engaging story about the classic struggle between the Police and the Mafia. Tensions will rise as love stories spice up the eternal battle between good and evil.

A traumatized burn victim and a deaf woman find solace in each other's company while working on an isolated oil rig. As they open up to one another, their painful pasts and hidden secrets come to light, bringing them closer together.