Best Naval War Movies of All Time According to MovieWeb

Many of the greatest films of all time are war films; the best ones balance impressive spectacle, exhilarating action, and important themes that teach us more about ourselves and warn us away from the human penchant for self-destruction. While there are hundreds of great war movies out there, most of the classics revolve around ground combat. Films like Saving Private Ryan and The Longest Day focus on the Normandy invasion, while movies like Platoon, Full Metal Jacket, and Apocalypse Now revolve around the muddy action in the jungles of Vietnam. These are all considered highlights of the war movie genre, but where are all the great naval war movies? In the list below, we've assembled 17 of the greatest naval war classics of all time. From black-and-white masterpieces to modern takes on the subgenre, and encapsulating everything from sailor revolts to submarine chases, this is the ultimate collection for the naval warfare enthusiast.