At The Movies

Sands of Iwo Jima Age Rating: TV-PG Runtime: 109 minutes Studio: Republic Pictures A hard-bitten Marine sergeant trains men for war, only to lead them into one of the most brutal battles of World War II. Ratings: My Rating: 82% The Dove Foundation: Approved for All Ages IMDb: 7.0/10 Rotten Tomatoes: 100% Metacritic: 75/100 TMDb: N/A Plot Summary: Sgt. John Stryker is a tough, demanding Marine whose men resent his harsh training and cold discipline. But as they move from preparation into combat at Tarawa and then Iwo Jima, they begin to understand that his severity is meant to keep them alive. The film follows the Marines through fear, loss, sacrifice, and growing respect for Stryker, ending with the iconic raising of the flag on Mount Suribachi. Critics Review: Critics generally praise the film as a strong patriotic World War II drama, especially John Wayne’s performance as Sgt. Stryker. The battle scenes and use of real combat footage give it weight and historical texture. Some critic...

They Were Expendable Age Rating: Approved Runtime: 135 minutes Studio: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer A somber and realistic portrayal of sacrifice, courage, and perseverance among American PT boat crews during the early days of World War II in the Pacific. Ratings: My Rating: 7.8/10 The Dove Foundation: Not Rated IMDb: 7.1/10 Rotten Tomatoes: 95% Metacritic: 86/100 TMDb: 6.9/10 Plot Summary: Set during the opening months of the Pacific War after the attack on Pearl Harbor, They Were Expendable follows Lieutenant John Brickley and his fellow officers serving in the U.S. Navy’s PT boat squadrons in the Philippines. The film focuses on the frustration faced by these men as military leadership initially underestimates the effectiveness of the small, fast attack boats compared to traditional battleships and cruisers. As Japanese forces rapidly advance across the Pacific, the PT crews undertake dangerous missions including reconnaissance, supply transport, rescue operations, and attacks against enemy ...

The Enemy Below Age Rating: Approved Runtime: 98 minutes Studio: 20th Century Fox A tense World War II naval thriller that transforms a deadly cat-and-mouse battle between an American destroyer captain and a German U-boat commander into a deeply human story about honor, leadership, and respect between enemies. Ratings: My Rating: 7.6/10 The Dove Foundation: N/A IMDb: 7.4/10 Rotten Tomatoes: 86% Metacritic: N/A TMDb: 7.0/10 Plot Summary: Set during the Battle of the Atlantic in World War II, The Enemy Below follows Captain Murrell, commander of the American destroyer escort USS Haynes, as he detects and pursues a German U-boat commanded by Captain von Stolberg. What begins as a tactical hunt quickly becomes a psychological duel between two experienced naval officers determined to outthink and outmaneuver one another. As the pursuit continues across the ocean, both captains face mounting pressure from exhaustion, damaged equipment, and the responsibility of protecting their crews. Murrel...

Nuremberg Year: 2025 Age Rating: PG‑13 Runtime: 148 min Studio: Sony Pictures Classics / Bluestone Entertainment / Walden Media Country of Origin: United States Franchise: Standalone Franchise  Position: N/A A gripping psychological historical drama that explores the moral, legal, and human complexities surrounding the Nuremberg Trials through the intense interactions between a U.S. Army psychiatrist and the highest‑ranking surviving Nazi defendants. Ratings: My Rating: ~7.2/10 The Dove Foundation: N/A IMDb: 7.4/10 Rotten Tomatoes: 72% Metacritic: 61/100 TMDb: N/A Plot Summary: Set in the aftermath of World War II, Nuremberg dramatizes the inception of the infamous war‑crimes trials in Nuremberg, Germany, where Allied forces brought leading Nazi officials to justice. The story focuses on U.S. Army psychiatrist Douglas Kelley, tasked with evaluating the mental fitness of top Nazi leaders—including Hermann Göring—to stand trial. As Kelley interrogates these charismatic yet monstrous ...

Truth & Treason Age Rating: PG‑13 Runtime: 121 minutes  Studio: Kaleidoscope Pictures / Angel Studios Country of Origin: United States Franchise: Standalone  Franchise Position: N/A A young German teen risks everything to expose truth in a nation ruled by fear. Ratings: My Rating: ~7.8/10 (average of IMDb ~7.2, Rotten Tomatoes ~83%, Metacritic user score ~8.3) The Dove Foundation: N/A IMDb: 7.2/10 Rotten Tomatoes: 83% Metacritic (User): 8.3/10 TMDb: N/A Plot Summary: Truth & Treason is a historical drama based on the true story of Helmuth Hübener, a 16‑year‑old in Nazi Germany who discovers that loyalty to his country has become loyalty to a lie. As World War II intensifies, Helmuth’s trusted religious leader blindly supports the regime’s obedience, but after his Jewish friend is taken away, Helmuth begins to question everything. Secretly listening to banned radio broadcasts and collaborating with friends, he distributes resistance writings, risking his life to expose ...

Hiding Place, The Age Rating: PG Runtime: 150 minutes Studio: World Wide Pictures Country of Origin: United States Franchise: Standalone Franchise Position: N/A A true story of quiet heroism in which faith and courage collide with the evil of Nazi tyranny. Ratings: My Rating: 7.4/10 The Dove Foundation: PG IMDb: 7.4/10 Rotten Tomatoes: 86% Metacritic: N/A TMDb: N/A Plot Summary: Set during World War II in Nazi-occupied Holland, the film follows Corrie ten Boom and her devout Christian family, who secretly hide Jewish refugees in their home to protect them from persecution. Their underground work is eventually discovered, leading to arrest and imprisonment. Corrie and her sister Betsie are sent to the Ravensbrück concentration camp, where they endure severe hardship. Through suffering, loss, and injustice, their faith sustains them and becomes a source of hope for others, even in the darkest conditions. Critics Review: Critics generally praise The Hiding Place for its sincerity, emotion...

Ike: Countdown to D-Day Age Rating: TV-PG Runtime: 89 minutes Studio: A&E Television Networks Country of Origin: United States Franchise: Standalone Franchise Position: N/A A commander weighed down by history’s greatest gamble must inspire divided allies to unity — and lead the greatest invasion in human history before time runs out. Ratings: My Rating: 8.0/10 The Dove Foundation: N/A IMDb: 7.1/10 Rotten Tomatoes: 83% (audience) Metacritic: N/A TMDb: 6.7/10 Plot Summary: Ike: Countdown to D-Day dramatizes the crucial ninety days leading up to Operation Overlord, the Allied invasion of Normandy in June 1944. Tom Selleck stars as General Dwight D. Eisenhower, depicting his struggles to coordinate British, American, and Canadian leaders while preparing for one of the most complex military operations ever undertaken. The film focuses on the human side of command — the diplomatic balancing act between figures such as Churchill, Montgomery, and Patton, and the emotional weight Eisenhower...