What To Watch If You Love 'Red Dawn'
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For fans of: teen action movies
42 9th graders are sent to a deserted island. They are given a map, food, and various weapons. An explosive collar is fitted around their neck. If they break a rule, the collar explodes. Their mission: kill each other and be the last one standing. The last survivor is allowed to leave the island. If there is more than one survivor, the collars explode and kill them all.- 1Apex Legends216 Votes
- 2Fortnite195 Votes
- 3Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout125 Votes
- 4Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0)145 Votes
For fans of: movies with teens fighting back
Ellie Linton (Caitlin Stasey), a teen from an Australian coastal town, leads her friends (Rachel Hurd-Wood, Lincoln Lewis) on an excursion to a camp deep in the woods, dubbed "Hell." Upon their return, the youths find that their town has been overrun by an enemy army, and their friends and family have been imprisoned. When the hostile invaders become alerted to their presence, Ellie and her friends band together to escape -- and strike back against -- this mysterious enemy.For fans of: the original movie
When North Korean troops invade U.S. soil and take over the city of Spokane, Wash., a recently returned Iraq War veteran (Chris Hemsworth) and a group of teens (Josh Peck, Josh Hutcherson) flee to the woods and form a band of freedom fighters. Dubbing themselves the Wolverines, the youths launch guerrilla attacks against the invaders -- but how long they can sustain the fight in the face of the enemy's superior numbers and firepower remains in question.- Photo:
- Tomorrow, When the War Began
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4Tomorrow, When the War Began
For fans of: teen action TV shows
Tomorrow When the War Began (ABC3, 2016) is an Australian drama television series based on the Tomorrow series by John Marsden. The show follows a group of eight teenage friends who find themselves in the middle of an unexpected war in a small country town after returning from a remote camping trip.- Photo:
For fans of: movies where teens save the galaxy
After finally achieving the high score on Starfighter, his favorite arcade game, everyday teenager Alex Rogan (Lance Guest) meets the game's designer, Centauri (Robert Preston) -- who reveals that he created Starfighter as a training ground for developing and recruiting actual pilots to help fight a war in space. Whisked away from the banality of his trailer park life to a distant alien planet, Alex struggles to use his video game-playing skills to pilot a real ship, with real lives at stake.- Photo:
For fans of: mvoies where kids save the day
In 2045, the planet is on the brink of chaos and collapse, but people find salvation in the OASIS, an expansive virtual reality universe created by James Halliday. When Halliday dies, he promises his immense fortune to the first person to discover a digital Easter egg that's hidden somewhere in the OASIS. When young Wade Watts joins the contest, he finds himself becoming an unlikely hero in a reality-bending treasure hunt through a fantastical world of mystery, discovery and danger.For fans of: movies about the Cold War
Based on the popular Tom Clancy novel, this suspenseful movie tracks Soviet submarine captain Marko Ramius (Sean Connery) as he abandons his orders and heads for the east coast of the United States. Equipped with innovative stealth technology, Ramius' submarine, "Red October," is virtually invisible. However, when an American sub briefly detects the Russians' presence, CIA agent Jack Ryan (Alec Baldwin) sets out to determine Ramius' motives, fearing he may launch an attack on the U.S.- Photo:
8For fans of: films about the U.S. being invaded
After Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor, residents of California descend into a wild panic, afraid that they might be the next target. Among them are Wild Bill Kelso (John Belushi), a crazed National Guard pilot; Sgt. Frank Tree (Dan Aykroyd), a patriotic, straight-laced tank crew commander; Ward Douglas (Ned Beatty), a civilian willing to help with the American war effort at any cost; and Maj. Gen. Joseph W. Stilwell (Robert Stack), who tries his hardest to maintain sanity amid the chaos.- 1The Maltese Falcon64 Votes
- 2Citizen Kane72 Votes
- 3How Green Was My Valley46 Votes
- 4The Wolf Man49 Votes
For fans of: movies about teens fending off an invasion
To the students at Harrington High, the principal and her posse of teachers have always been a little odd, but lately they've been behaving positively alien. Controlled by otherworldly parasites, the faculty try to infect students one by one. Cheerleader Delilah (Jordana Brewster), football player Stan (Shawn Hatosy), drug dealer Zeke (Josh Hartnett) and new girl Marybeth (Laura Harris) team up with some of their other classmates to fight back against the invaders.- 10
For fan of: genius kids saving the world
High school student David Lightman (Matthew Broderick) unwittingly hacks into a military supercomputer while searching for new video games. After starting a game of Global Thermonuclear War, Lightman leads the supercomputer to activate the nation's nuclear arsenal in response to his simulated threat as the Soviet Union. Once the clueless hacker comes to his senses, Lightman, with help from his girlfriend (Ally Sheedy), must find a way to alert the authorities to stop the onset of World War III. For fans of: movies about teens fighting
When Col. Ted Masters' (Tim Thomerson) plane goes down in an Arab country and he's sentenced to death for trespassing, his 18-year-old son, Doug (Jason Gedrick), is determined to save him. Unfortunately, Doug isn't the best fighter pilot -- he wasn't accepted into the Air Force because he needs to listen to music in order to hit a target. So he enlists the help of Col. Chappy (Louis Gossett Jr.) to borrow a couple of F-16 planes, fly across the Atlantic and start a rescue mission.- 12
For fans of: war films that make you think
In the gritty war drama Platoon, we follow Chris Taylor (Charlie Sheen), an American soldier thrust into the horrors of the Vietnam War. As he navigates this brutal landscape, Chris finds himself torn between two sergeants: the morally corrupt Barnes (Tom Berenger) and the righteous Elias (Willem Dafoe). Directed by Oliver Stone, this film offers an unflinching portrayal of warfare's dehumanizing effects. The movie was lauded for its realism and earned four Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Director. It stands as a chilling testament to the savagery of conflict and the toll it takes on those who endure it. - 13
For fans of: movies about teens in the military
Bunker Hill Military Academy has been targeted by real estate developers for demolition. The students, outraged at the thought of their school being turned into condominiums, vow to fight back. Led by Cadet Maj. Brian Moreland (Timothy Hutton), they stage a school-wide rebellion that ends with them in charge of the campus. After winning over the headmaster (George C. Scott), Brian and his fellow cadets, Alex (Sean Penn) and David (Tom Cruise), face their toughest battle yet -- with the Army. For fans of: '80s action movies
Frank Murphy is a courageous and honorable Los Angeles police officer who is chosen to test run Blue Thunder, a high-tech experimental attack helicopter. While flying Blue Thunder, Murphy and his partner discover that the government intends to use the helicopter for corrupt crowd control and surveillance.For fans of: '80s action movies
John Rambo (Sylvester Stallone) is doing hard time in jail when his former boss, Col. Troutman (Richard Crenna), offers him a deal. If Rambo travels to Vietnam to try to find the American prisoners of war, his criminal record will be expunged. Rambo takes the reconnaissance assignment and agrees not to get involved in any of the action. However, when his Vietnamese lover, Co Bao (Julia Nickson), is killed by American forces, Rambo forgets his promise and takes matters into his own hands.For fans of: '80s teen movies with action
Daniel (Ralph Macchio) moves to Southern California with his mother, Lucille (Randee Heller), but quickly finds himself the target of a group of bullies who study karate at the Cobra Kai dojo. Fortunately, Daniel befriends Mr. Miyagi (Noriyuki "Pat" Morita), an unassuming repairman who just happens to be a martial arts master himself. Miyagi takes Daniel under his wing, training him in a more compassionate form of karate and preparing him to compete against the brutal Cobra Kai.For fans of: teen action movies
South London teenagers (John Boyega, Alex Esmail, Leeon Jones) defend their neighborhood from malevolent extraterrestrials.For fans of: films genius kids getting in over their head
Ingenious adolescent Paul Stephens (Christopher Collet) learns about the grim prospects of nuclear aftermath when his mom becomes romantically involved with government scientist John Mathewson (John Lithgow), who is currently experimenting with the ingredients for atomic warfare. Shaken by what he sees, Paul decides to nab the destructive materials and make a small-scale display of their horrible powers at the New York Science Fair, but the Secret Service isn't pleased with his actions.For fans of: films about kids saving the day
In the gripping sci-fi thriller Ender's Game, young Ender Wiggin (Asa Butterfield), a genius in strategy and tactics, is recruited by Colonel Graff (Harrison Ford) to attend Battle School. Set in an unspecified future where Earth has survived two invasions by alien Formics, Ender's task is nothing less than saving mankind. His training involves complex war games, developing his skills and pushing him to his limits. Aided by Major Anderson (Viola Davis), Ender must outsmart his peers and prepare for an epic showdown with the Formics. The film was praised for its thought-provoking themes and stunning visual effects.- Photo:
20For fans of: movies about the U.S. being invaded
When Lucy steps off the subway, she walks into an utter bloodbath on the streets of Brooklyn's Bushwick neighborhood. Texas is attempting to secede from the Union, and militia forces have descended upon New York City to claim it as an East Coast base of operations and negotiation tool. Lucy takes shelter in Stupe's basement, a burly war veteran who reluctantly agrees to help her traverse the treacherous five-block stretch to reach her destination.For fans of: teen action movies
John Tunstall (Terence Stamp), a distinguished British gentleman, employs downtrodden youths to tend his herd on the New Mexican frontier. When Tunstall is gunned down by the crooked Lawrence G. Murphy (Jack Palance), a ragtag group of cow hands -- including Doc Scurlock (Kiefer Sutherland), Richard Brewer (Charlie Sheen) and young William "Billy the Kid" Bonney (Emilio Estevez) -- ride forth in search of bloody vengeance for the death of their beloved mentor.For fans of: dark kids movies
Small Soldiers is a thrilling blend of action, comedy, and fantasy. It follows the unexpected adventure of teenager Alan Abernathy (Gregory Smith), who finds himself in the midst of a war between two factions of sentient action figures - the heroic Commando Elite, led by Major Chip Hazard (Tommy Lee Jones), and the peaceful Gorgonites, headed by Archer (Frank Langella). The toys, products of advanced military technology gone awry, bring chaos to Alan's small town. Directed by Joe Dante, this 1998 film cleverly critiques consumer culture and militarism through its engaging plotline and memorable characters.For fans of: films with kids preparing for battle
Now in his fifth year at Hogwarts, Harry (Daniel Radcliffe) learns that many in the wizarding community do not know the truth of his encounter with Lord Voldemort. Cornelius Fudge, minister of Magic, appoints his toady, Dolores Umbridge, as Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher, for he fears that professor Dumbledore will take his job. But her teaching is deficient and her methods, cruel, so Harry prepares a group of students to defend the school against a rising tide of evil.- 1Dolores Umbridge1,224 Votes
- 2Bellatrix Lestrange988 Votes
- 3Lord Voldemort977 Votes
- 4Carrow Twins674 Votes
- 24When three girls disappear, Javi, Quino, Álvaro, and Zeta discover something from another world.
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25For fans of: trippy sci-fi movies
With the future of the human race at stake, a group of young men and women -- bred for intelligence and obedience -- embark on an expedition to colonize a distant planet. When they uncover disturbing secrets about the mission, they defy their training and begin to explore their most primitive natures. As life on the ship descends into chaos, they soon become consumed by fear, lust and an insatiable hunger for power.For fans of: films about genius kids saving the day
Expelled for playing tech-savvy gags on his teachers, teenage computer wiz Ozzie Paxton (Vincent Kartheiser) attempts to unleash one last prank on the faculty of Shady Glen School. So he sneaks into the school to wreak havoc on its security system. While there, however, he discovers the school security chief, Rafe Bentley (Patrick Stewart), in the midst of hatching a sinister kidnapping plot. Now Ozzie must set aside his childish games so that he can rescue the children of Shady Glen.For fans of: TV shows about war
U.S. Army officer Felix "Shotgun" Sparks and his infantry unit fight to liberate Europe.For fans of: coming-of-age TV shows with a twist
The students of Class 3E have an important assignment: kill their teacher by the end of the year.For fans of: movies about beating the odds
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story is a riveting interstellar adventure. Set in the expansive Star Wars universe, this standalone film follows Jyn Erso (Felicity Jones), a rebellious outcast with a complex past. She's drawn into the Rebel Alliance's daring plan to steal the blueprints of the Empire's Death Star. The film, directed by Gareth Edwards, also features characters like Cassian Andor (Diego Luna), a dedicated rebel intelligence officer, and K-2SO (Alan Tudyk), a reprogrammed Imperial droid. It's an engaging mix of action, sci-fi and war drama, showcasing the desperate struggle for freedom against overwhelming odds. The film won an Academy Award for Best Visual Effects.For fans of: '90s teen action movies
Colombian terrorist Luis Cali (Andrew Divoff) takes an American prep school hostage as a means of gaining his drug lord father's freedom. Privileged yet rebellious students Joey (Wil Wheaton), Billy (Sean Astin), Snuffy (Keith Coogan) and Hank (T.E. Russell) find that they are better equipped to deal with the threat than the mostly ineffectual government agencies sent to rescue them. With resourceful Billy as their leader, the students struggle to defeat the terrorists and save the school.For fans of: TV shows about rebelling
An alternate look at history if the Allies had lost WWII and Japan and Germany took over the U.S.