Ever since humans evolved to the point where they realized that they could have territories, and since the inception of the idea of civilization, there have always been wars. Take any century or any decade, and you will find that in some part of the world, there

were always two armies killing each other. The war against terrorism, the war against communism, the war against the Nazis, the war against foreign forces, the war against the country on the other side of the hill — no matter how big or small, there has always been a reason for humans to indulge themselves in the bloodbath that never ends well for anyone. Yet, amidst the misery of such times, we somehow manage to make stories that inspire strength, heroism, and perseverance, and a few of the best in the genre are on Hulu right now.

5. Black Site (2022)

‘Black Site’ is directed by Sophia Banks and stars Michelle Monaghan, Pallavi Sharda, Jai Courtney, and Jason Clarke. In the movie, we meet CIA Agent Abby Trent and her team, who manage a high-security military facility that holds the world’s most dangerous criminals. The team’s latest catch is a guy codenamed Hatchet, who is known for his gruesome killing methods. Unfortunately, he escapes from his holding cell, targeting and killing the guards as well as releasing the other inmates. It is only a matter of time before he gets his hands on Abby, and thus, she has to find a way to stop him. The catch is that she has one hour, after which the security protocol-activated by Hatchet-will alert the higher authorities, who will then send a drone to wipe out the entire facility along with those within it. You can stream ‘Black Site’ here and find out what fate awaits Abby and her team.

4. The 24th, 2020

‘The 24th’ dramatizes the Houston riot of 1917 in which more than 150 soldiers of the 24th Infantry Regiment (all-black) marched to Houston and opened fire. The act was motivated by constant racist hostility from the all-white Houston Police Department and local white folks towards the soldiers at Camp Logan and the local black community. As horrific as the riot was, the film depicts the utterly disgusting mistreatment-both verbal and physical-of the people and soldiers of the black community by the white folk in a blood-boiling manner-one that makes you judge yourself for believing that what the soldiers did was only natural. Directed by Kevin Willmott, the movie stars Trai Byers, Mo McRae, Bashir Salahuddin, Aja Naomi King, and Mykelti Williamson. You can watch it here.

3. The Arctic Convoy (2023)

‘The Arctic Convoy’ is a Norwegian military movie directed by Henrik Martin Dahlsbakken, starring Tobias Santelmann, Jon Ranes, Adam Lundgren, Preben Hodneland, and Anders Baasmo. It is about a convoy that is to deliver arms and supplies to a Norwegian outpost for the Allied Forces in 1942 (World War II), but they have to cross through enemy waters to do so. How the 35 civilian merchant ships defend themselves against the hefty German fire from above and below is what we get to see in this immensely gripping drama underlined by war strategies, moral conflicts, and sentiments. As visually stunning as it gets story-wise, ‘The Arctic Convoy’ is inspired by real events and can be streamed right here.

2. 3 Days in Malay (2023)

The Thai war drama is based on the events of the Guadalcanal Campaign, AKA Operation Watchtower (1942-1943: World War II). The campaign was the first major attack by the Allied Powers against Japan. The film displays a three-day battle between a group of U.S. Marines and hordes of Japanese soldiers at a Malay airfield. With no hope for support, the handful of Marines, under the leadership of Ex-Marine John Caputo, are compelled to protect the civilians inside the airfield and are compelled to defend it by themselves. Brutal and entertaining, ‘3 Days in Malay’ does quite an admirable job as a military drama. Besides Mandylor, we have Quinton ‘Rampage’ Jackson, Peter Dobson, and Donald Cerrone. You can watch the film here.

1. The Thin Red Line (1998)

‘The Thin Red Line’ offers a dramatic re-enactment of the Battle of Mount Austen during World War II. Centering on the American soldiers of a particular company within the 25th Infantry Division, the movie incorporates the heavy physical and mental toll the war takes on them while they face the wrath of Japanese forces in Guadalcanal on the Solomon Islands. Past, present, and future are all mixed up as the young men with guns go on the endless run. Starring Sean Penn, George Clooney, Adrien Brody, Woody Harrelson, John Cusack, and Jim Caviezel, ‘The Thin Red Line’ is set upon James Jones’s eponymous novel and offers a disturbing take on war, which is what any war is. The epic drama, directed by Terrence Malick, won the Golden Bear at the 49th Berlin International Film Festival. You can watch it here. Read More: Best Western Movies on Hulu