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• Das Boot - A gripping depiction of life aboard a German U-boat during World War II.
• The Hunt for Red October - A tense submarine thriller centered on a Soviet submarine captain's defection.
• Crimson Tide - A claustrophobic drama involving a mutiny on a nuclear submarine.
• K-19: The Widowmaker - Focusing on a Soviet submarine's mission during the Cold War, dealing with catastrophic failures.
• The Bedford Incident - A tense naval standoff that examines military decisions and ethics.
• Enigma - Set during WWII with elements of naval warfare and codebreaking.
• Run Silent, Run Deep - A WWII submarine film about a commander seeking revenge against a Japanese sub.
• Submarine X-1 - A war film about a submarine crew tasked with covert operations.
• Down Periscope - A comedic take on submarine life and naval operations.
• Hunter Killer - Involves a submarine crew on a mission to rescue a kidnapped Russian president.
• The Enemy Below - A cat-and-mouse game between an American destroyer and a German U-boat.
• The Spy Who Came In from the Cold - Espionage and military themes in a Cold War setting.
• The Last Ship - A modern naval drama about a pandemic threatening humanity.
• The Peacemaker - Involves military and political intrigue with a focus on a nuclear threat.
• Battleship - Navy and warfare themes involving sea battles.
• A War - Explores the moral dilemmas faced by soldiers in a combat situation.
• Midway - A historical war film detailing the Battle of Midway during WWII.
• Torpedo Run - A bold naval tale focusing on submarine warfare in WWII.
• Pearl Harbor - A mixed narrative of personal stories and military conflict during WWII.
• The Siege of Jadotville - Based on a true story involving a military mission and its dire consequences.
• Thirteen Days - A look at the Cuban Missile Crisis with military strategies at the forefront.
• Black Sea - A submarine thriller about a group of men in search of sunken treasure.
• Twelve Strong - Based on true events involving military operations in Afghanistan.
• The Caine Mutiny - Explores leadership and moral dilemmas aboard a naval ship during WWII.
• Behind Enemy Lines - A military action/thriller involving covert operations and survival.
• Full Metal Jacket - A war film depicting the brutal realities faced by soldiers.
• Fury - A tense war film focusing on a tank crew during WWII.
• A Bridge Too Far - An epic WWII film known for its large ensemble cast and tactical military action.
• Victory at Sea - A documentary series on naval warfare during WWII.
• The Pacific - A WWII mini-series focused on the Marine Corps' experiences in the Pacific Theater.
• Band of Brothers - A WWII series showcasing the experiences of a military company.
• M*A*S*H - Military-based series focusing on the lighter side of war experiences.
• Generation Kill - A gritty portrayal of Marine Corps soldiers during the Iraq War.
• Seal Team - Focuses on an elite Navy SEAL team and their covert operations.
• The Last Ship - A drama series about a Navy destroyer crew dealing with a global pandemic.
• The Long Way Home - A historical drama exploring the aftermath of WWII conflicts.
• Tora! Tora! Tora! - A historical depiction of the Pearl Harbor attack with an emphasis on military strategy.

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• Fail Safe - Both deal with the tension of nuclear war and its potential consequences.
• Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb - A satirical take on nuclear war and the Cold War era.
• The Day After - Explores the aftermath of a nuclear war set in America.
• Crimson Tide - Nuclear submarine drama that highlights military decision-making.
• Threads - A realistic portrayal of the effects of nuclear war on society.
• The Sum of All Fears - Focuses on nuclear threats and the complex politics involved.
• WarGames - Involves computer simulation of nuclear war with real-world consequences.
• The Hunt for Red October - Involves Cold War tensions and military strategies surrounding nuclear power.
• Fail Safe (2000) - A remake that revisits the critical theme of preventing nuclear war.
• Nineteen Eighty-Four - Depicts a totalitarian regime and the constant threat of warfare.
• The Peacemaker - Centers around nuclear weapons and international relations.
• American Fallout - Deals with the implications of nuclear fallout in American society.
• Seven Days in May - A political thriller involving a coup to launch nuclear war.
• Escape from New York - Post-apocalyptic setting influenced by nuclear fallout.
• The War Game - A stark portrayal of the effects of nuclear war on British society.
• The Manchurian Candidate - Political and military intrigue during the Cold War.
• Independence Day - Involves themes of defense against existential threats.
• The Day the Earth Stood Still - Explores humanity's relationship with nuclear technology and peace.
• The Atomic Cafe - A documentary that examines nuclear culture during the Cold War.
• On the Beach - Post-apocalyptic narrative focusing on the aftermath of nuclear war.
• Threads (1984) - Comparison of societal collapse due to nuclear war.
• 13 Days - Depicts the Cuban Missile Crisis and its nuclear implications.
• A Higher Duty - Involves military leaders facing critical decisions during a crisis.
• Hiroshima Mon Amour - Explores the impact of Hiroshima and the human experience post-nuclear event.
• Beneath the Planet of the Apes - Features a post-apocalyptic world influenced by nuclear destruction.
• The Divide - Explores human behavior and society’s collapse in a nuclear bunker.
• A Boy and His Dog - Post-apocalyptic stories reflecting on survival after nuclear war.
• Pacific Rim - Humanity's fight against existential threats and defense strategies.
• The Book of Eli - Post-apocalyptic struggle with remnants of humanity after disaster.
• Children of Men - Futuristic narrative centered on survival in a deteriorating world.
• The Road - Post-apocalyptic journey dealing with the aftermath of destruction.
• Cloverfield - Threat of annihilation and survival during unexpected catastrophic events.
• I Am Legend - Themes of survival and societal collapse due to catastrophic events.
• Escape from L.A. - Another post-apocalyptic view reflecting on societal breakdowns.
• The Last Ship - Military themes dealing with threats to humanity’s survival.
• Jericho - Follows a small town dealing with the fallout of nuclear attacks.
• The 4400 - Deals with the consequences of societal issues involving extraordinary events.
• The Walking Dead - Explores human relationships and survival post-catastrophe.
• Twilight Zone: The Movie - Anthology that includes themes of existential threats and the unknown.
• Survivors - Post-apocalyptic series reflecting on humanity after a global disaster.
• Revolution - Explores life in a world where technology fails and societal norms collapse.
• Dark Angel - Set in a dystopian world dealing with the consequences of human actions.
• V for Vendetta - Political uprising themes against authoritarian control and violence.