Be it historical action or men putting out their armor to fight for the sake of their nation, patriotic movies leave us with a feeling we can’t really put into words. Speaking of which, Hulu is known to have an epic collection of patriotic movies and we’re going to give you our pick out of them. If you’re a Hulu subscriber, here are a bunch of patriotic movies on Hulu you wouldn’t wanna miss!
1)Lone Survivor
Four Navy SEALs, Marcus, Murphy , Danny) and Matthew arrived in Afghanistan with the mission to locate and eliminate Taliban leader Ahmad Shah. Unfortunately, their presence was noticed by some local goatherders, who informed a group of heavily-armed Taliban fighters, leading to a frighteningly uneven fight that the SEALs were unable to win.
| Director | Peter Berg |
| Release Date | February 14, 2014 |
| Genre | War/Action |
| Cast | Dan Bilzerian, Mark Wahlberg, Taylor Kitsch |
| IMDb rating | 7.5/10 |
2) The Patriot
The story of a widowed farmer with a military past unfolds during the American Revolutionary War. Initially, the farmer takes a pacifist stance when the British arrive in 1776, refusing to enlist. But his son’s enlistment and subsequent capture by the enemy pushes the former soldier to abandon his pacifist principles and form a regiment of Carolina patriots. This regiment, using guerrilla tactics, proves to be a decisive factor in the war effort and ultimately contributes to the US winning the war.
| Director | Roland Emmerich |
| Release Date | June 27, 2000 |
| Genre | War/Action |
| Cast | Heath Ledger, Jason Isaacs, Joely Richardson |
| IMDb rating | 7.2/10 |
3) Legion of Brothers
The Green Berets are deployed with a specific mission in mind – to take down the Taliban, who had been responsible for many of the terrorist attacks in the region. Through a series of covert operations and strategic maneuvers, the Green Berets successfully overthrew the Taliban and restored peace to the region. The team’s operations were successful in achieving the desired outcome, and the region was stabilized as a result of their efforts.
| Director | Greg Barker |
| Release Date | January 2017 |
| Genre | Documentary/War |
| Cast | George W. Bush, Mark Nutsch, Jason Amerine |
| IMDb rating | 6/10 |
| Shooting Location | Fort Campbell, Kentucky, USA |
4)Green Zone
The mission highlights the search for truth in a highly dangerous and deceptive situation. With Miller at the helm, he and his team brave the uncertainty to find the truth and uncover the hidden weapons. Will they succeed in their mission?
| Director | Paul Greengrass |
| Release Date | March 12, 2010 |
| Genre | War/Action |
| Cast | Matt Damon, Greg Kinnear, Brendan Gleeson |
| IMDb rating | 6.8/10 |
5)Air Force One
President James Marshall made a pledge to not negotiate with terrorists. Wasting no time, he boarded Air Force One with his family and advisers, only to have the plane hijacked by a militant group lead by Ivan Korshunov (Gary Oldman). With his life and his principles on the line, the ex-soldier managed to stow away on the aircraft and then had to battle against time to save his family and the other passengers on board.
| Director | Wolfgang Petersen |
| Release Date | July 25, 1997 |
| Genre | Action/Thriller |
| Cast | Harrison Ford, Gary Oldman, Glenn Close |
| IMDb rating | 6.5/10 |
6)Top Gun
Maverick, the daredevil fighter pilot, is sent to the elite Top Gun Naval Fighter Weapons School to hone his top-notch flying abilities. His brash attitude and impulsive behavior prove to be a test for the other pilots, particularly Iceman (Val Kilmer) who is renowned for his composed and collected demeanor. Maverick’s ambition is not only to be the number one jet jockey in class but also to win the heart of his flight instructor, Charlotte Blackwood (Kelly McGillis).
| Director | Tony Scott |
| Release Date | May 16, 1986 |
| Genre | Action/Adventure |
| Cast | Tom Cruise, Val Kilmer, Anthony Edwards |
| IMDb rating | 6.9/10 |
7)Alive
Two people, both badly hurt, wake up in a deserted mental health facility, only to find that a cruel caretaker holds the key to their freedom as well as the terrible truth behind their true identity.
| Director | Hosein Amiri Doumari |
| Release Date | December 11, 2019 |
| Genre | Drama |
| Cast | Fatemah Motamed-Aria, Hamed Behdad, Javad Ezati |
| IMDb rating | 6.3/10 |
8)We Were Soldiers
Drawing on the best-selling book “We Were Soldiers Once … and Young” by Lt. Gen. Harold G. Moore (Ret.) and journalist Joseph L. Galloway, this war drama highlights the true story of the first substantial battle between the US and North Vietnamese forces. It offers an insight into the uncommon valor and courage of those in the heat of battle, the dedication amongst soldiers, and the bravery and selflessness of those both in the field and back home.
| Director | Randall Wallace |
| Release Date | February 25, 2002 |
| Genre | War/Action |
| Cast | Mel Gibson, Sam Elliott, Greg Kinnear |
| IMDb rating | 7.1/10 |
9)Citizen Soldier
This is the story of a U.S. Army Infantry Company, made up of soldiers from the Oklahoma National Guard’s 45th Thunderbirds Brigade, and their unforgettable experience serving in Afghanistan. The soldiers faced many challenges and had their lives forever changed by the tour of duty.
| Director | Christian Tureaud, David Salzberg |
| Release Date | August 5, 2016 |
| Genre | Documentary/Action |
| Cast | Eran Harrill, James Tyler Brown, Jordan Alex |
| IMDb rating | 5.8/10 |
10)The Messenger
A US Army Staff Sergeant was in a moral bind when he became emotionally connected to a widow of a fallen officer while on a mission in Iraq. He was injured by an IED, which exploded close to him, during his deployment.
| Director | Oren Moverman |
| Release Date | November 13, 2009 |
| Genre | War/Drama |
| Cast | Woody Harrelson, Ben Foster, Samanta Morton |
| IMDb rating | 7.1/10 |
AND THAT’S A WRAP!
No movie can make you feel as good as Patriotic movies do. So what are you waiting for? Go ahead and stream these movies on Hulu now!
