Best Iraq War

Based on the book by Evan Wright, Generation Kill provides a searing, unflinching look at the 2003 invasion of Iraq through the eyes of the 1st Reconnaissance Battalion. Unlike traditional war dramas...

General Petraeus, despite past controversies, remains a significant figure in military strategy. His experience in Iraq and Afghanistan, particularly his development and implementation of the Petraeus...

This film investigates the U.S. governments use of torture during the War on Terror, focusing on the interrogation of Osama bin Ladens driver, Salim Ahmed Hamdan. It exposes the legal and ethical just...

Michael Moore's 'Fahrenheit 9/11' is a critical examination of the Bush administration's response to the September 11th attacks and the subsequent wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. The film explores the c...

General Dempsey served as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, providing crucial strategic guidance during complex operations in Iraq, Syria, and against ISIS. He emphasized the importance of strate...

Errol Morris investigates the Abu Ghraib prison scandal in Iraq, focusing on the soldiers who took the infamous photographs. The film explores the systemic failures, the culture of the military, and t...

Kathryn Bigelow's The Hurt Locker is a tense, claustrophobic thriller about an elite bomb disposal unit in Iraq. The film focuses on the adrenaline-fueled, high-stakes nature of their work and the psy...

General Odierno held numerous key command positions, including commanding U.S. forces in Iraq and Afghanistan. He was known for his meticulous operational planning and logistical expertise, ensuring t...

While focused on the Iraq War, this 2007 documentary offers crucial lessons about strategic planning, risk assessment, and the consequences of flawed decision-making in high-stakes environments. It ex...

This satirical comedy-drama explores the rise of Dick Cheney to power during the Bush administration. 'Dick Cheney' uses humor to examine the influence of a powerful vice president and the impact of h...

Errol Morris returns to the subject of political decision-making, this time focusing on former U.S. Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld. Through a series of interviews and an examination of his 'snow...

General Funk served in key command roles during the Iraq and Afghanistan wars, demonstrating expertise in operational planning and troop management. He was known for his strategic assessment skills an...

Over There was a short-lived but ambitious series that attempted to depict the Iraq War in real-time. It followed a unit of the US Army as they navigated the dangers of the conflict while dealing with...

American Sniper is a biographical drama based on the life of Chris Kyle, the most lethal sniper in U.S. military history. The film follows his multiple tours in Iraq and the toll that his service take...

Official Secrets is a political thriller based on the true story of a British intelligence officer who leaked a classified memo revealing an illegal operation to pressure Iraq into disarming before th...

This documentary investigates the role of private contractors in the Iraq War, exposing the massive amounts of money spent on reconstruction and security contracts. It reveals how these contracts were...