‘Civil War’ and other fascinating films about war journalists that will make you think

Starring Kirsten Dunst and Wagner Moura, “Civil War” tells the story of a group of journalists who travel across the United States covering the civil war that has broken out in a dystopian near-future country.

The film, directed by Alex Garland, has been praised for the themes it covers in its fiction.

For those who have already seen it and are left wanting more stories of journalists in the midst of war, there are plenty of titles to check out.

Films about war journalists

‘Civil War’

Set in a dystopian future, it follows a group of journalists who travel across the United States during a civil war that has engulfed the nation.

“The Killing Fields”

Based on the true story of Sydney Schanberg, a New York Times reporter, and Dith Pran, her Cambodian interpreter and assistant, following the US invasion of Cambodia in 1970.

“Whiskey Tango Foxtrot”

Based on the book The Taliban Shuffle: Strange Days in Afghanistan and Pakistan by Kim Barker, the film follows a journalist covering the war in Afghanistan and Pakistan.

‘Triage’

The film follows Mark Walsh, a photojournalist covering the war in Kurdistan. After a traumatic incident, he struggles with the psychological effects of his job.

“5 Days of War”

The film focuses on the 2008 Russia-Georgia war and follows an American journalist, his cameraman and a native Georgian caught in the crossfire.

“Kill The Messenger”

Based on the true story of journalist Gary Webb, who exposed the CIA’s role in importing large amounts of cocaine into the United States to finance the Contras in Nicaragua.

‘Under Fire’

Set during the final days of the corrupt Somoza regime in Nicaragua, it follows three journalists who become embroiled in political intrigue before falling into a popular revolution in 1979.

“A thousand times good night”

The film follows Rebecca, one of the world’s leading photojournalists, who must face an emotional storm when her husband refuses to continue tolerating her dangerous work.

“Good morning, Vietnam”

The film follows Adrian Cronauer, a United States Air Force radio host who becomes very popular among the troops in Vietnam with his irreverent humor and rock and roll music.

How many of these war journalist movies have you seen? Let us know in the comments which one is your favorite.