Many exceptional war movies have attained cult classic status over the years despite initial tepid reactions, including King of Hearts and Jarhead.

Grave of the Fireflies, Apocalypse Now, and Come and See are all among the very best war movies of the last 100 years.

The US doesn't have a monopoly on war films, and some of the best war movies ever made were released outside the Hollywood system. The war genre is unique among other film categories because it ...