20 Highest-grossing war movies of all time, ranked

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2) Dunkirk (2017)

Dunkirk earned $527 million worldwide and is remembered for its unique structure and realism. The film shows the evacuation of Allied troops during World War II from three perspectives—land, sea, and air. Directed by Christopher Nolan, it avoids traditional dialogue-heavy storytelling and instead focuses on the urgency of survival. Fans admired how it recreated the tension of being surrounded by enemy forces, offering a closer look at one of history’s critical military operations. The film’s detail and intensity made it a standout portrayal of wartime endurance.