Because of the life and death stakes, it's easy for movies about war to evoke strong emotions, including real sadness. This article was updated to include more of the saddest movies of all time.

Medieval warfare was an especially intense form of combat, making it the perfect inspiration for numerous action-packed films.

War, no matter what sparked it or who is involved, provides an engaging premise for a story. What are the top 5 war movies that came out over the past decades?