Movies and TvShows featuring "year-1944" theme.

Combat! is a TV show set during World War II, following a group of American soldiers fighting against the Axis powers. It explores the challenges and dangers they face on the battlefield.

In the midst of the Auschwitz concentration camp, Rudolf Höss, the commandant, and his wife Hedwig, work to create a perfect life for their family in a house and garden adjacent to the camp. They face the horrors of the Holocaust alongside the constant struggle for normalcy and happiness.

The true story of photographer Elizabeth "Lee" Miller, a fashion model who became an acclaimed war correspondent for Vogue magazine during World War II.

In 1944, Nazis capture Indiana Jones and archaeologist Basil Shaw as they attempt to retrieve the Lance of Longinus. Indiana escapes and learns about the Archimedes' Dial, a device that can reveal time fissures. Twenty-five years later, Indy is approached by his goddaughter Helena to find the Dial. They embark on a journey to stop a scientist named Voller from using the Dial to change history. Along the way, they face danger and uncover secrets about Archimedes and ancient Rome.

Manhattan follows a group of scientists working on the top-secret Manhattan Project in Los Alamos, New Mexico during World War II. The show explores their personal lives, relationships, and the moral implications of creating a weapon that has the power to destroy entire cities.

During the WWII, acclaimed Polish musician Wladyslaw faces various struggles as he loses contact with his family. As the situation worsens, he hides in the ruins of Warsaw in order to survive. The movie tells the story of Wladyslaw Szpilman, a pianist living in Warsaw during World War II. As the war breaks out, the situation for the Jewish population in Warsaw becomes increasingly bleak. Wladyslaw, along with his family, is forced to move to the Jewish ghetto and endure harsh living conditions. Despite the hardships, Wladyslaw manages to find work as a pianist in the ghetto, which allows him to continue playing music and bring some solace to those around him. However, as the war progresses, the situation becomes more dangerous and Wladyslaw must go into hiding to avoid capture. He spends months living in various hiding places, relying on the help of others to survive. Ultimately, he is discovered by a Nazi officer who recognizes his talent as a pianist and helps him evade capture. Wladyslaw survives the war, but many of his family members do not. The movie ends with Wladyslaw triumphantly playing the piano in a concert, a symbol of his resilience and survival.

Pan's Labyrinth is set in 1944 Spain, where a young girl named Ofelia discovers a labyrinth in the woods near her new home. She encounters a faun who tells her that she is the long-lost princess of a magical underworld and must complete three tasks to prove her identity and escape the horrors of the Spanish Civil War. As Ofelia faces the challenges of the labyrinth, she navigates a world of fantasy and reality, encountering mythical creatures, magical objects, and dangerous situations. Along the way, she learns about bravery, sacrifice, and the power of imagination.

After the Vietnam war, a team of scientists explores an uncharted island in the Pacific, venturing into the domain of the mighty Kong and must fight to escape a primal Eden. In 1944, two fighter pilots parachute onto an island in the South Pacific during World War II and encounter Kong. In 1973, an expedition led by a tracker, a photojournalist, and a seismologist arrives at Skull Island but is attacked by Kong. As they try to escape, they encounter monsters and the truth about Kong's role as the island's guardian.

During the Holocaust, a Jewish waiter and his son are taken to a concentration camp. The father uses his wit and imagination to shield his son from the horrors around them, creating a game to win a tank and escape. Despite the harsh reality, the father sacrifices himself to ensure his son's survival and reunites with his mother after the camp is liberated.

Ida, a single mother of two sons, hides her Jewish heritage and fights against poverty and persecution during the end of World War II and post-war Rome.

Catch-22 is a satirical novel by American author Joseph Heller. The story follows a U.S. Army Air Forces B-25 bombardier named Yossarian and his fellow servicemen stationed on the Mediterranean island of Pianosa during World War II. Yossarian is considered insane because he is desperately trying to avoid dangerous combat missions, but his attempts are thwarted by a bureaucratic rule called Catch-22, which states that if one is sane enough to request exemption from combat, they are deemed fit to fly. The novel explores the absurdity of war and the contradictions of military bureaucracy.

A young nurse tends to a burned pilot, unaware of his past love affair and involvement in World War II. Flashbacks reveal a passionate relationship that ends tragically. The nurse cares for him until his death. Meanwhile, she forms a romantic connection with a Sikh soldier. The story explores themes of love, betrayal, and the impact of war.

Hellboy, a demon raised by humans, battles an ancient sorceress who seeks to destroy the world.

The year is 1939 - it was then that the Neuroi appeared. Nobody knows where they came from or what their ultimate agenda is, but the fact remains that their attacks drove people out of their towns and cities. In order to take arms against them, humanity develops a new anti-Neuroi weapon called the "Striker Unit." Using the power of magic to fight against the monsters, this new device enhances and amplifies the power of female magic-wielders. To use this device, young witches from all over the world have been brought together to form an elite task force unit called the 501st Joint Fighter Wing, commonly known as the "Strike Witches."

During World War II, a group of renegade German Army officers plot to assassinate Adolf Hitler in a desperate attempt to end his tyrannical rule.

The story of Marie-Laure, a blind French teenager, and Werner, a German soldier, whose paths collide in occupied France as both try to survive the devastation of World War II.

During World War II, Operation Market Garden is launched by the Allies with the aim to gain control of key bridges in the Netherlands. However, due to overconfidence, arrogance, and incompetence, the mission ultimately ends in defeat and the loss of many lives, including the death of a paratrooper's son.

The Longest Day is an epic World War II film that portrays the events of D-Day, the largest amphibious assault in history. The movie follows multiple perspectives, including American, British, Canadian, and German soldiers, as they participate in the crucial battle. It highlights the bravery, sacrifices, and sheer scale of the operation, showcasing the challenges faced by the Allied forces in overcoming German defenses. The Longest Day is based on Cornelius Ryan's book of the same name and provides a comprehensive overview of the pivotal moment in World War II.

In 1944, a team of paratroopers led by Sergeant Eldson are sent to Germany to take down a Nazi radio tower from a church. After their plane is shot down, the surviving soldiers land in the water and make their way to land. They meet a French woman named Chloe who helps them hide. Chloe leads them to her village, where the soldiers witness the brutal actions of the German soldiers. The soldiers hide in Chloe's attic and discover a laboratory in the church. Boyce finds a serum that enhances strength. As they plan to take down the tower, one of the soldiers mutates after using the serum and becomes violent. The soldiers face challenges from the Germans but manage to rescue Chloe's brother and take down the tower. Ford sacrifices himself to destroy the lab, and Boyce reports to his superiors about the mission.

A senior CIA officer receives a photograph and tape recording after the Bay of Pigs invasion. In the past, he joins a secret society, exposes a spy, marries, and gets involved in counter-espionage. He collaborates with a Soviet operative, returns home to form the CIA, and encounters Soviet defectors. His son joins the CIA, and he discovers his son's involvement with a Soviet spy. He exposes double-agents and becomes the head of counter-intelligence.