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THE BEST NAVY FILMS TO EVER GRACE THE BIG SCREEN


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Aug 10, 2022 Elisabeth Edwards, Guest Author
Photo Credit: 1. grzegorz77 / MovieStillsDB 2. SpinnersLibrarian / Twentieth
Century Fox / Samuel Goldwyn Films / MovieStillsDB 3. KallieP / MovieStillsDB

Hollywood adaptations of military life can often fall short when it comes to
their accuracy. From over-exaggerated facts, over-the-top explosions and
overlooked details, many war films rarely leave audiences speechless. The US
Army and Marine Corps tend to get all the Hollywood buzz, meaning it’s rare that
the world’s navies get to shine on the big screen. The following films are some
of the best Navy-related features to ever grace the big screen.


THE HUNT FOR RED OCTOBER (1990)


The Hunt for Red October, 1990. (Photo Credit: KallieP / MovieStillsDB)

Based on the novel by Tom Clancy, The Hunt for Red October (1990) takes place in
1984, at the height of the Cold War. The film follows Soviet Capt. Marko Ramius,
portrayed by Sean Connery, who disobeys orders and forces his high-tech
submarine Red October to head to the east coast of the United States.

Afraid this rogue vessel might be planning an attack, CIA agent Jack Ryan,
played by Alec Baldwin, must decipher Ramius’ motives. While he concludes the
Soviet captain intends to defect to the US, the Russians send a second submarine
to stop the rogue Red October.

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The stunning cinematography and intense plot make The Hunt for Red October one
of the most renowned war movies of all time.




DAS BOOT (1981)


Das Boot, 1981. (Photo Credit: CaptainOT / Columbia Pictures / MovieStillsDB)

One of the best Navy films ever released was based on the real-life World War II
experiences of Lothar-Günther Buchheim. Starting out life as a written account
of Buchheim’s service aboard the Kriegsmarine U-boat U-96 during the Battle of
the Atlantic, it was transformed into a cinematic masterpiece by director
Wolfgang Petersen.



To ensure Das Boot (1981) was as authentic as possible, Petersen recruited some
of the U-boat’s former crew members as consultants. He also used photos from
Buchheim to ensure his replica of U-96 was as authentic-looking as possible. All
this, paired with how the film depicts life aboard a submarine, make the movie
an instant classic.




MASTER AND COMMANDER: THE FAR SIDE OF THE WORLD (2003)


Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World, 2003. (Photo Credit:
SpinnersLibrarian / 20th Century Fox / Samuel Goldwyn Films / MovieStillsDB)

Another epic film based on a novel, Master and Commander: The Far Side of the
World (2003) tackles the Napoleonic Wars. Set in 1805, it features British naval
Cmdr. Jack Aubrey, played by Russell Crowe, as captain of the HMS Surprise
(1796). The frigate is charged with tracking down the Acheron, a French
privateer ship sailing to South America, in order to claim the continent for
Napoleon.



The movie follows the struggles of Aubrey and his crew as they battle a
seemingly endless barrage of attacks from the Acheron. Master and Commander: The
Far Side of the World was nominated for a whopping 10 Oscars at the Academy
Awards, including Best Picture and Best Director. It ultimately lost to Lord of
the Rings: Return of the King (2003).




CRIMSON TIDE (1995)


Crimson Tide, 1995. (Photo Credit: MovieStillsDB)

In Crimson Tide (1995), a tense series of events unfolds aboard the US nuclear
missile submarine USS Alabama as an up-and-coming first officer, Denzel
Washington‘s Hunter, stages a mutiny to stop Gene Hackman‘s trigger-happy
captain from launching missiles without orders.



What follows is a back-and-forth conflict that explores the fragile social order
of submarine crewmen. When Hunter takes control of Alabama, some of the crew
doubt his skills and begin plotting to regain control – but Hunter always thinks
two steps ahead.




TORA! TORA! TORA! (1970)


Tora! Tora! Tora!, 1970. (Photo Credit: DrrnHarr / MovieStillsDB)

The 1970 film Tora! Tora! Tora! follows both the American and Japanese points of
view of the attack on Pearl Harbor. As tensions rise between the US and Japan
following a trade embargo, American intelligence struggles to come to terms with
the very real possibility of a Japanese attack.



Tora! Tora! Tora! – named for the codeword used by Japanese Cmdr. Mitsuo Fuchida
to launch the infamous attack – was a flop at most American box offices, but
became a huge hit in Japan.




K-19: THE WIDOWMAKER (2002)


K-19: The Widowmaker, 2002. (Photo Credit: anyjayjay / MovieStillsDB)

Cold War drama K-19: The Widowmaker (2002) tells the true story of Russia’s
first nuclear submarine as she malfunctions and quickly descends into nuclear
meltdown during her maiden voyage. Starring Harrison Ford and Liam Neeson, the
film provides a glimpse at the near-nuclear disaster that almost became reality
in 1961 – think Chernobyl, but inside a submarine.



K-19: The Widowmaker received great reviews from American audiences, but the
surviving crew members from the real accident wrote several letters to Ford and
the film’s director, complaining that many of the details depicted were false.




THE CAINE MUTINY (1954)


The Caine Mutiny, 1954. (Photo Credit: MoviePics1001 / Columbia Pictures /
MovieStillsDB)

Based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by the same name, The Caine Mutiny
(1954) follows a mutiny and subsequent trial aboard a fictional US Navy
destroyer-minesweeper. The story examines the ethical dilemma of rank and doing
what is right.



When a ship’s captain is removed from command by his executive officer following
a mutiny, a trial unfolds to convict the mutineers and decipher their
motivations, at which time it’s revealed the captain was mentally unstable. Was
the mutiny a criminal act or were the mutineers the heroic saviors that foresaw
a potentially dangerous situation?




TOP GUN (1986)


Top Gun, 1986. (Photo Credit: Zayne / Paramount Pictures / MovieStillsDB)

The classic action flick Top Gun (1986) has soared in popularity since the
release of its 2022 sequel, Top Gun: Maverick. The original film provides a
fascinating look into naval aviators and the prestigious TOPGUN School.



Not only are the dog fights incredible to watch, but the film also gives
audiences a behind-the-scenes look at essential aspects of naval life on and off
the aircraft carrier landing strip. If you ever make it to the real-life TOPGUN
School, you better avoid quoting the film or you’ll receive a $5.00 fine!




RUN SILENT, RUN DEEP (1958)


Run Silent, Run Deep, 1958. (Photo Credit: United Artists / Getty Images)

Two of the biggest actors of their day, Clark Gable and Burt Lancaster star in
the epic 1958 film, Run Silent, Run Deep. When the captain of a submarine sunk
by the Japanese is given a second chance as a skipper on another, he sets his
sights on destroying the vessel responsible for the initial sinking. This winds
up putting his crew members in danger.



The film features incredible visuals and epic explosions, making it an instant
classic for war movie buffs new and old.




IN HARM’S WAY (1965)


In Harm’s Way, 1965. (Photo Credit: APacino / MovieStillsDB)

In Harm’s Way (1965) attempts to show audiences a realistic view of the US Navy,
beginning on the night before the attack on Pearl Harbor and continuing through
the first year of America’s involvement in World War II.



Starring John Wayne and Kirk Douglas, In Harm’s Way follows several naval
officers and their families who are based in Hawaii. When the Japanese attack
Pearl Harbor, Wayne’s Capt. Rock Torrey is charged with tracking down the force
responsible and attacking it. The 1965 film was one of the last war epics to be
shot in black and white.




MIDWAY (1976)


Midway, 1976. (Photo Credit: grzegorz77 / MovieStillsDB)

The Battle of Midway, one of the greatest battles of the Second World War, comes
to life on screen in 1976’s Midway. Considered the turning point of the War in
the Pacific, Midway combines naval intelligence with incredible action that come
alive on-screen. This is due to its soundtrack, which mimics the physical
sensations of engine noise, explosions, crashes and gunfire.



More from us: Seven Little-Known Facts Fans Need to Know About ‘Apocalypse Now’



Some of the scenes featured in Midway were actually borrowed from the less
popular Tora! Tora! Tora!. The movie was brought to life once more in a 2019
remake by Hollywood’s “Master of Disaster,” Roland Emmerich, who’s also directed
the action-packed films Independence Day (1996), Godzilla (1998) and The Day
After Tomorrow (2004).




ELISABETH EDWARDS

Elisabeth Edwards is a public historian and history content writer. After
completing her Master’s in Public History at Western University in Ontario,
Canada Elisabeth has shared her passion for history as a researcher,
interpreter, and volunteer at local heritage organizations.

She also helps make history fun and accessible with her podcast The Digital Dust
Podcast, which covers topics on everything from art history to grad school.

In her spare time, you can find her camping, hiking, and exploring new places.
Elisabeth is especially thrilled to share a love of history with readers who
enjoy learning something new every day!

The Digital Dust Podcast

linkedin.com/in/elisabethcedwards


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