--- title: "4 war movies rumored to release in 2019" date: "2020-04-29" modified: "2020-10-30" authors: - name: "Shannon Corbeil" job_title: "Contributor, Air Force Veteran" link: "https://www.wearethemighty.com/authors/scorbeil/" url: "https://www.wearethemighty.com/mighty-trending/war-military-movies-2019/" categories: - "Entertainment" - "Movies and TV" --- # 4 war movies rumored to release in 2019 ![]() There are definitely epic and unforgettable war films out there ( *Saving Private Ryan, [Full Metal Jacket](),* *[Top Gun]()\**), but every year many war films are released under the radar (how many of you watched *[Thank You For Your Service]()*? WELL YOU MISSED OUT. IT WAS FANTASTIC). Service members have high standards for military movies — after all, they portray a life we led, and it's not always easy to get it right. That won't stop Hollywood from trying. Nor should it. Films about the military inspire men and women to volunteer every day. They memorialize our heroes. And most importantly, they remind us of the horrors of war so we can, hopefully, pave a peaceful future for those who will serve after us. Here are a few films on the slate for this year: *\*Don't be a hater — you know it's 83% the reason why we have pilots* --- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sTgsNE8XD1A The Last Full Measure,2019,Sebastian Stan,Samuel L. Jackson,First Look [www.youtube.com]() ### The Last Full Measure During the Vietnam War, an Air Force Pararescueman named [William Pitsenbarger]() saved the lives of 60 soldiers and, when offered the chance to evacuate on a helicopter, he stayed behind to defend the lives of his men. 34 years later, he was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor. Acquired by [Roadside Attractions]() and starring Captain America's Sebastian Stan, Samuel L. Jackson, Ed Harris, Jeremy Irvine, and more, *[The Last Full Measure]()* will recount Pitsenbarger's heroism — and the survivors' efforts to honor his memory. ![]() ### Greyhound A World War II drama starring Tom Hanks, *Greyhound* is based on the C.S. Forester (ahem creator of [Horatio Hornblower]() ahem) novel *The Good Shepherd*, in which a convoy of 37 Allied ships crosses the German U-boat infested Atlantic ocean. Hanks plays Ernest Krause, leader of the convoy and in command of his first ship, the *Greyhound*. The screenplay is by Hanks himself and directed by Aaron Schneider. It is set to release on March 22, 2019, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kipF5zoCGAk Battle of Midway Tactical Overview – World War II | History [www.youtube.com]() ### Midway Set to open during Veterans Day weekend, *Midway* is a World War II epic about the [Battle of Midway]() in the Pacific, which would go down in history as the turning point in the war. Lionsgate/Summit Entertainment hired Roland Emmerich to direct, with a cast that includes Woody Harrelson, Aaron Eckhart, Mandy Moore, and Luke Evans. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FPv3e2FZOgo THE AFTERMATH | Official Trailer | FOX Searchlight [youtu.be]() ### The Aftermath Set in a post-World War II Germany, [Executive Producer Ridley Scott's]() *The Aftermath* follows a British colonel (Jason Clarke) who oversees the reconstruction of a German city, his wife (Keira Knightley), and the German widower and father (played by [Alexander Skarsgard]()) who previously occupied their new home. Looks like this film will ponder the phrase "all's fair in love and war." What's your favorite war movie or tv show of all time? [Leave me a comment on Facebook]() and let me know. ## Author Shannon Corbeil has worked for We Are The Mighty as a digital video producer, writer, and host, as well as a staff writer covering military history, trivia, and valor. Shannon is a fierce veteran advocate, covering the achievements of members of the military community and volunteering in multiple veteran non-profit organizations, including Pin-Ups for Vets and Warriors for Peace Theatre. Her undergraduate degree is in Humanities and Philosophy and her Masters is in Strategic Intelligence. A screenwriter and actor recently seen on SEAL TEAM and THE ROOKIE, Shannon writes about exciting projects in the entertainment industry. She is an alum of the Writers Guild Foundation Veterans Writing Project, a Finalist in the Disney TV Writing Fellowship, an inaugural fellow for the STARZ/VME #TakeTheLead Program, and has performed at the Geffen Playhouse and Kennedy Center as a writer, dancer, singer, and actor. As a U.S. Air Force Intelligence Officer, Shannon supported the 25th Fighter Squadron at Osan Air Base, South Korea, and conducted Cyber Threat Analysis at the National Security Agency. Her work has been seen in Business Insider, Task & Purpose, Military.com, and various other publications. ### Author social links [Facebook]() [Bluesky]() [Instagram]() [LinkedIn]()