We Were Soldiers (2002)

The year is 1965 and America is at war with North Vietnam. Commanding the air cavalry is Lt. Col. Hal Moore (Gibson), a born leader committed to his troops. His target: the Ia Drang Valley, called "The Valley of Death." As Moore prepares for one of the most violent battles in U.S. history, he delivers a stirring promise to his soldiers and their families: "I will leave no man behind...dead or alive. We will all come home together."

Genres: Action, History, War

What to watch after We Were Soldiers

• The Patriot (2000) — Same subject: soldier
• Flags of Our Fathers (2006) — Same subject: war
• Gallipoli (1981) — Same subject: army
• The Year of Living Dangerously (1982)
• To Hell and Back (1955) — Same subject: hero, soldier
• The Red Badge of Courage (1951) — Same feel: dramatic, painful