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From Saving Private Ryan to The Longest Day: D-Day Films to Watch on 80th Anniversary

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June 5, 2024 | 3:22 PM PST

As we approach the 80th anniversary of D-Day, it's time to revisit some of the greatest films that have captured the heroism and sacrifice of that fateful day.

Saving Private Ryan (1998)

Widely considered one of the best war films ever made, "Saving Private Ryan" follows the harrowing mission of a U.S. Army Ranger squad to locate and rescue a paratrooper behind enemy lines.

The Longest Day (1962)

A star-studded epic spanning 24 hours on D-Day, "The Longest Day" features a massive cast and breathtaking battle sequences that vividly depict the chaos and brutality of the landings.

Band of Brothers (2001)

Based on the book by Stephen Ambrose, "Band of Brothers" is a 10-part miniseries that follows Easy Company, 2nd Battalion, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, through the war in Europe.

A Bridge Too Far (1977)

Chronicling the ill-fated Operation Market Garden, "A Bridge Too Far" offers a sweeping and ambitious account of the largest airborne invasion in history.

Saving Private Ryan 2: Brothers in Arms (2014)

A prequel to the original film, "Brothers in Arms" follows Ranger Captain Miller (Tom Sizemore) and his men as they prepare for the invasion of Normandy.

Overlord (2018)

Set on D-Day, "Overlord" combines action and horror as a group of paratroopers discovers a secret Nazi experiment involving supernatural forces.

These films offer a powerful window into the courage and resilience of the soldiers who fought in the D-Day landings. They are essential viewing for anyone interested in military history and the human cost of war.

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