11 MOVIES TO WATCH THIS MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND

By AGBOVERSE Staff

Memorial Day weekend is a great time to unwind and watch some incredible films that pay tribute to our heroes. We’ve curated a list of 11 movies that showcase bravery and sacrifice, perfect for streaming over the long weekend. From the intense action of "The Hurt Locker" to the touching moments in "Lincoln," and the inspirational story in "Men of Honor," these films have it all. Of course, we had to include "Cherry," our very own AGBO production featuring Tom Holland. So, grab your snacks and settle in for a weekend of amazing storytelling. These movies will not only entertain you but also offer a glimpse into the lives of those who serve. Enjoy the long weekend with these fantastic picks.

1. Cherry (2021)
Directed by Anthony and Joe Russo, this film stars Tom Holland as a young army veteran suffering from PTSD who resorts to robbing banks to support his opioid addiction.

Where to Watch: Apple TV Plus

2. Top Gun: Maverick (2022)
Directed by Joseph Kosinski, this sequel stars Tom Cruise reprising his role as Pete "Maverick" Mitchell, now training a new generation of fighter pilots while confronting his past.

Where to Watch: Prime Video

3. Behind Enemy Lines (2001)
Directed by John Moore, this action-packed thriller stars Owen Wilson as a naval aviator shot down over enemy territory and struggling to survive and evade capture.

Where to Watch: Prime Video

4. Saving Private Ryan (1998)
Directed by Steven Spielberg, this epic war film stars Tom Hanks and Matt Damon, following a group of U.S. soldiers as they search for a paratrooper whose brothers have been killed in action.

Where to Watch: Prime Video

5. The Hurt Locker (2008)
Directed by Kathryn Bigelow, this intense war drama stars Jeremy Renner and Anthony Mackie, depicting the dangerous lives of an elite bomb disposal team in Iraq.

Where to Watch: Prime Video

6. Lincoln (2012)
Directed by Steven Spielberg, this historical drama stars Daniel Day-Lewis as President Abraham Lincoln, focusing on his efforts to pass the Thirteenth Amendment and end the Civil War.

Where to Watch: Prime Video

7. Da 5 Bloods (2020)
Directed by Spike Lee, this film stars Delroy Lindo, Jonathan Majors, and Chadwick Boseman, following four African American veterans who return to Vietnam decades later to find their squad leader's remains and a hidden treasure.

Where to Watch: Netflix

8. Midway (2019)
Directed by Roland Emmerich, this historical war film stars Ed Skrein, Patrick Wilson, and Woody Harrelson, chronicling the Battle of Midway, a pivotal turning point in the Pacific Theater during World War II.

Where to Watch: Prime Video

9. Men of Honor (2000)
Directed by George Tillman Jr., this inspiring biographical drama stars Robert De Niro and Cuba Gooding Jr., following the true story of Carl Brashear, the first African American master diver in the U.S. Navy, and his struggle against racial prejudice and personal adversity.

Where to Watch: Hulu

10. Memorial Day (2012)
Directed by Samuel Fischer, this film stars Jonathan Bennett and James Cromwell, portraying the story of a soldier who discovers his grandfather's World War II footlocker and learns about his experiences during the war.

Where to watch: Apple TV Plus

11. Forrest Gump (1994)

Directed by Robert Zemeckis, this iconic film stars Tom Hanks as Forrest Gump, a man with a low IQ who unintentionally influences several historical events in the 20th century United States while pursuing his childhood love, Jenny.

Where to Watch: Hulu

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